Holding steady.
Popularity of Garison since 1993
Babies named Garison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Garison first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993 and reached its peak popularity in 2001. This modern surname-style name has not broken into the national top 1000, placing it in the realm of rare given names. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with usage concentrated in scattered states across the country. As a variant of Garrison, it continues the trend of using occupational surnames as first names, appealing to those seeking a distinctive choice without straying far from traditional son-ending sounds.
Garison is a variant of Garrison, an English surname derived from Middle English 'garison' meaning 'garrison' or 'storehouse'. It originated as an occupational name for someone who worked in or was in charge of a garrison. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of similar son-ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Garry, Sonny
Sibling names for Garison
Names that share Garison's style, for a brother or sister.
