How Many People Are Named Garrison?
Complete statistics for the name Garrison: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garrison means 'fortress' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 41,853 Americans having this name. There are around 7,885 people named Garrison living in the US today, and most of them are under 30, making it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 8,420 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garrison Through the Generations
With its peak popularity in 1999 when 353 babies were named Garrison, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, the average age of someone named Garrison is 27, indicating that it's predominantly a younger generation's choice. The age distribution shows that 5,652 are under 30, 2,166 are between 30 and 60, and 602 are over 60, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in American culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Garrison's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Garrison
How Many People Have the Name Garrison?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48,292 people in the United States currently share the name Garrison. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,863 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Garrison a Common or Rare Name?
Garrison is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Garrison Mean?
Garrison means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garrison in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Garrison Most Popular?
The name Garrison reached peak popularity in 1999, with 353 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Garrison?
Approximately 48,292 people named Garrison live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48,292. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,863 Americans.
Is Garrison a rare name?
Garrison is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,863 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garrison mean?
Garrison means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Garrison more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garrison are male and 0% are female.
When was Garrison most popular?
Garrison peaked in 1999 with 353 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.