Garvin
Garvin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Friend with a spear or spear friend.
Origin and history
Garvin is a masculine name derived from Old English or Old German elements meaning friend of the spear. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice given to only a handful of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,424 babies in the United States have been named Garvin since 1880. It ranks #2637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- OK (23.1 %)
- TX (22.3 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- SC (10.9 %)
- MS (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 241 |
| 1920-1930 | 364 |
| 1930-1940 | 283 |
| 1940-1950 | 293 |
| 1950-1960 | 264 |
| 1960-1970 | 240 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 140 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Garvin
- Garvin Roberts: Cricketer
Nicknames
Gar, Garv
Fun facts
- Garvin originally developed as an English and Irish surname before gaining minor popularity as a first name.
- It combines the Old English elements 'gār' (spear) and 'wine' (friend).