Garrod
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,582 in 1977
0 babies were named Garrod in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGarrod first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #4,582.
About the name Garrod
Garrod is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-rod”. US birth records list Garrod for boys from 1972 to 1992, in 8 of those 21 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #4,582 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1992, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 567,376 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 545,455 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 Garrod
What is the origin of the name Garrod?
Garrod has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Garrod a boy or girl name?
Garrod is a boy name.
How popular is the name Garrod?
Garrod is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #4,582 in 1977.