Garland
Meaningwreath · English
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #251 in 1905
12 babies were named Garland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,352 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1897–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Garland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Garland, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Garland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGarland has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Garlands, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #251. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGarland was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendGarland has slipped 1,352 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Garland means “wreath”.
About the name Garland
Garland is a boy name of French origin meaning “wreath”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Garland for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #251 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 | 56,926 girls |
| 1900s | 5.7 | 175,131 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,497 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 80,580 girls |
| 1930s | 8.0 | 125,471 girls |
| 1940s | 8.3 | 120,482 girls |
| 1950s | 4.4 | 228,311 girls |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 287,356 girls |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 369,004 girls |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 487,805 girls |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 531,915 girls |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 578,035 girls |
| 2010s | 2.0 | 497,512 girls |
| 2020s | 0.8 | 1,290,323 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 121 | 8,269 boys |
| 1890s | 233 | 4,291 boys |
| 1900s | 324 | 3,090 boys |
| 1910s | 389 | 2,570 boys |
| 1920s | 376 | 2,658 boys |
| 1930s | 350 | 2,857 boys |
| 1940s | 261 | 3,829 boys |
| 1950s | 161 | 6,213 boys |
| 1960s | 114 | 8,757 boys |
| 1970s | 82 | 12,238 boys |
| 1980s | 46 | 21,891 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,907 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,569 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,900 boys |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 104,712 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Garland
What does the name Garland mean?
Garland means “wreath” in English.
What is the origin of the name Garland?
Garland has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Garland a boy or girl name?
Garland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Garland?
Garland ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#251).