Boy
Garland
triangle land, crown of flowers
About Garland
Garland infuses daily life with subtle joy, wrapping around your son with its gentle strength and distinctive character. The pleasant rhythm of its two syllables creates a comfortable cadence that remains appealing from nursery to boardroom.
In childhood, the name presents a friendly approachability while maintaining sufficient substance for later professional settings.
Unlike trendy options that quickly become generational markers, Garland exists somewhat outside time—neither strictly contemporary nor definitively vintage.
The soft consonants and open vowels create a naturally pleasing sound that people enjoy pronouncing, a small but significant advantage throughout life.
While many parents understandably gravitate toward popular choices, selecting a distinguished option like Garland allows your son to develop his identity without constantly sharing his name with classmates.
Popularity of the Name Garland
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #585 |
| 1881 | #737 |
| 1882 | #441 |
| 1883 | #571 |
| 1884 | #556 |
| 1885 | #560 |
| 1886 | #406 |
| 1887 | #415 |
| 1888 | #450 |
| 1889 | #691 |
| 1890 | #444 |
| 1891 | #420 |
| 1892 | #468 |
| 1893 | #363 |
| 1894 | #333 |
| 1895 | #338 |
| 1896 | #410 |
| 1897 | #362 |
| 1898 | #330 |
| 1899 | #251 |
| 1900 | #368 |
| 1901 | #327 |
| 1902 | #309 |
| 1903 | #376 |
| 1904 | #309 |
| 1905 | #251 |
| 1906 | #307 |
| 1907 | #282 |
| 1908 | #308 |
| 1909 | #304 |
| 1910 | #284 |
| 1911 | #282 |
| 1912 | #300 |
| 1913 | #286 |
| 1914 | #277 |
| 1915 | #262 |
| 1916 | #260 |
| 1917 | #254 |
| 1918 | #265 |
| 1919 | #271 |
| 1920 | #278 |
| 1921 | #264 |
| 1922 | #258 |
| 1923 | #269 |
| 1924 | #281 |
| 1925 | #284 |
| 1926 | #281 |
| 1927 | #299 |
| 1928 | #287 |
| 1929 | #284 |
| 1930 | #288 |
| 1931 | #293 |
| 1932 | #278 |
| 1933 | #272 |
| 1934 | #275 |
| 1935 | #285 |
| 1936 | #292 |
| 1937 | #282 |
| 1938 | #285 |
| 1939 | #293 |
| 1940 | #292 |
| 1941 | #298 |
| 1942 | #317 |
| 1943 | #293 |
| 1944 | #312 |
| 1945 | #337 |
| 1946 | #328 |
| 1947 | #355 |
| 1948 | #340 |
| 1949 | #335 |
| 1950 | #349 |
| 1951 | #344 |
| 1952 | #362 |
| 1953 | #378 |
| 1954 | #375 |
| 1955 | #399 |
| 1956 | #442 |
| 1957 | #470 |
| 1958 | #452 |
| 1959 | #509 |
| 1960 | #491 |
| 1961 | #473 |
| 1962 | #498 |
| 1963 | #516 |
| 1964 | #516 |
| 1965 | #526 |
| 1966 | #555 |
| 1967 | #583 |
| 1968 | #549 |
| 1969 | #593 |
| 1970 | #631 |
| 1971 | #643 |
| 1972 | #608 |
| 1973 | #643 |
| 1974 | #713 |
| 1975 | #690 |
| 1976 | #821 |
| 1977 | #793 |
| 1978 | #871 |
| 1979 | #855 |
| 1980 | #885 |
| 1981 | #837 |
| 1982 | #901 |
| 1983 | #959 |
| 1984 | #952 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Garland
Names Similar to Garland
Nicknames for Garland
- Gar
- Gary
- Land
- Lanny
