Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Garron since 1940
Babies named Garron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 209 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Meaning & origin
Garron is a rare given name with roots in Irish and Scottish surnames. Since 1940, its earliest recorded year in U.S. data, it has never appeared among the top 1,000 boys' names and has always been an uncommon choice. The name saw its highest usage in 2004, but has been declining in popularity since 2003. As a traditional surname-turned-first-name, Garron shares style with other Irish surnames like Declan and Conor but remains far less common. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive option for those seeking a name with Celtic heritage and a solid, masculine sound.
The name Garron may be derived from the Irish or Scottish surname MacGarráin, anglicized from Gaelic 'Garrán' meaning 'copse' or 'grove'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Gaelic name Gairbheith, composed of 'garbh' (rough) and 'fear' (man). In some cases, it may be an English surname of Norman origin, from 'Garin' or 'Gerin'. The name has been used sparingly as a given name since the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Ron, Garr
Sibling names for Garron
Names that share Garron's style, for a brother or sister.
