Garin
Garin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Warrior, guard, or protector.
Origin and history
Garin is a masculine name with Germanic and French origins, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'warrior' or 'guard'. It is a variant of the medieval French name Guarin or Warin. In the United States, it remains a rare given name with steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,125 babies in the United States have been named Garin since 1880. It ranks #3567 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.8 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- CO (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 188 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Garin de Monglane is the heroic protagonist of a famous 12th-century Old French epic poem cycle.
- The name was introduced to England by the Normans following the Conquest in the 11th century.