Garrison
Boy name · English · French · German
Meaningson of Garret · English
- US rank
- #1,753
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #565 in 1999
92 babies were named Garrison in the US in 2025. It has dropped 456 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Garrison you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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American author, storyteller, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality
Choose Garrison and your child shares a first name with Garrison Keillor, an American author, storyteller, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Garrison, like who?” Garrison Keillor's Wikipedia article is available in 24 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Garrison Keillor on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,553 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Garrison, 92 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Garrison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGarrison first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #565. Today it's #1,753, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGarrison was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,326 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,553.
- TrendGarrison has slipped 456 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,753. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGarrison is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #625, followed by Indiana (#949) and Michigan (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn English, Garrison means “son of Garret”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Garrison
Garrison is a boy name of English, French and German origin meaning “son of Garret”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Garrison for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 111 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #565 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,753, with 92 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 94,563 boys |
| 1920s | 8.0 | 124,844 boys |
| 1930s | 7.8 | 127,877 boys |
| 1940s | 7.3 | 137,931 boys |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 112,108 boys |
| 1960s | 8.9 | 111,982 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 67,797 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,300 boys |
| 1990s | 103 | 9,668 boys |
| 2000s | 121 | 8,254 boys |
| 2010s | 96 | 10,416 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,531 boys |
Other spellings of Garrison
More English boy names
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Garrison
What does the name Garrison mean?
Garrison means “son of Garret” in English.
What is the origin of the name Garrison?
Garrison has English, French, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Garrison a boy or girl name?
Garrison is a boy name.
How popular is the name Garrison?
Garrison ranked #1,753 for US boys in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#565).