Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Garin since 1961
Babies named Garin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 373 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Garin first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1961, but it has never cracked the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 2006, after which its trajectory began a steady decline. The name has remained extremely rare; its 1-in-N ratio is statistically negligible. Garin is most often considered a modern English variant of names like Darren or Garen, and it has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state. It remains a low-frequency choice, reflecting a brief uptick in the 2000s before falling back into relative obscurity.
Garin is a given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a modern variant of Darren, an English name of debated origin, or a respelling of the Irish name Garán. Its use in the United States began in the 1960s, peaking in popularity in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Rin
Sibling names for Garin
Names that share Garin's style, for a brother or sister.
