Garner

Boy name

Garner has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1932.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,338

Peak year

1932 (82 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Garner — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Garnetunisex

8,923 babies since 1882

Warnerboy

8,633 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Garner.

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2,356 babies since 1880

Candelarioboy

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Nortonboy

2,310 babies since 1882

Woodieboy

2,262 babies since 1880

Manleyboy

2,251 babies since 1880

Fidencioboy

2,232 babies since 1909

Ciprianoboy

2,226 babies since 1901

Deraldboy

2,190 babies since 1914

FAQ

How popular is the name Garner?

Garner has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Garner peak?

Garner peaked in 1932, when 82 babies were given the name.

Is Garner a girl or boy name?

Garner is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Garner are boys).

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