Garner
Meaningkeeper of a granary · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #674 in 1932
15 babies were named Garner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 410 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Garner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Garner, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Garner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGarner first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1932, when it ranked #674. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGarner is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendGarner has slipped 410 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlGarner is given to both boys and girls: 75% of the 20 babies named Garner in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Garner means “keeper of a granary”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Garner
Garner is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “keeper of a granary”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Garner for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 124 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #674 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 | 78,603 boys |
| 1890s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1900s | 24 | 42,517 boys |
| 1910s | 35 | 28,986 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 42,937 boys |
| 1930s | 31 | 32,648 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 86,580 boys |
| 1950s | 7.9 | 126,103 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 97,182 boys |
| 1970s | 8.3 | 119,904 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 146,843 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,575 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,893 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,419 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Garner
What does the name Garner mean?
Garner means “keeper of a granary” in English.
What is the origin of the name Garner?
Garner has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Garner a boy or girl name?
Garner is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Garner?
Garner ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#674).