Garvin

Boy name

Garvin has been given to 2,424 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,424

Peak year

1921 (52 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1894

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Marvinboy

255,807 babies since 1880

Gavinboy

189,665 babies since 1913

Arvinboy

5,385 babies since 1887

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2,373 babies since 1880

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2,366 babies since 1880

Lintonboy

2,360 babies since 1883

Hillardboy

2,356 babies since 1880

Burleyboy

2,350 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Garvin?

Garvin has been given to 2,424 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Garvin peak?

Garvin peaked in 1921, when 52 babies were given the name.

Is Garvin a girl or boy name?

Garvin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Garvin are boys).

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