Garvin
- Pronunciation
- [Gar-vin]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Spear Friend
- Origin
- English
Garvin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,425 baby boys have been named Garvin. The name peaked in 1921 with 52 US births that year (rank #976). In 2024, ranked #11338 nationally — 10,362 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Garvin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Garvin births are: Oklahoma (55), Texas (53), New York (35).
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Garvin's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Garvin
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Garvin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).