Garland Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAR-lənd / /ˈɡɑːrlənd/English; French
Meaning
English: a wreath or garland; French: a crown of flowers
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garland has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it refers to a decorative wreath made of flowers or leaves. Historically, garlands were used in various ceremonies and celebrations, symbolizing honor and beauty. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Garland has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Garland
- Garlen
International Variants
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Famous people named Garland
Garland Jeffreys is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of rock, reggae, and pop music.
Garland Green is an American criminal known for his notorious escape from prison.
Garland H. McCoy is an American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Fictional characters named Garland
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garland was first seen in the United States in 1880. Garland has ranked as high as #504 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Garland has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Garland (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 17 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 19 |
| 1887 | 17 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 25 |
| 1894 | 29 |
| 1895 | 30 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1898 | 34 |
| 1899 | 44 |
| 1900 | 36 |
| 1901 | 30 |
| 1902 | 39 |
| 1903 | 27 |
| 1904 | 41 |
| 1905 | 60 |
| 1906 | 45 |
| 1907 | 56 |
| 1908 | 51 |
| 1909 | 57 |
| 1910 | 74 |
| 1911 | 87 |
| 1912 | 145 |
| 1913 | 193 |
| 1914 | 252 |
| 1915 | 343 |
| 1916 | 365 |
| 1917 | 396 |
| 1918 | 402 |
| 1919 | 379 |
| 1920 | 403 |
| 1921 | 454 |
| 1922 | 478 |
| 1923 | 434 |
| 1924 | 413 |
| 1925 | 405 |
| 1926 | 412 |
| 1927 | 374 |
| 1928 | 387 |
| 1929 | 385 |
| 1930 | 391 |
| 1931 | 362 |
| 1932 | 383 |
| 1933 | 376 |
| 1934 | 377 |
| 1935 | 361 |
| 1936 | 342 |
| 1937 | 373 |
| 1938 | 372 |
| 1939 | 357 |
| 1940 | 366 |
| 1941 | 382 |
| 1942 | 376 |
| 1943 | 446 |
| 1944 | 378 |
| 1945 | 316 |
| 1946 | 387 |
| 1947 | 369 |
| 1948 | 388 |
| 1949 | 402 |
| 1950 | 369 |
| 1951 | 394 |
| 1952 | 342 |
| 1953 | 333 |
| 1954 | 355 |
| 1955 | 331 |
| 1956 | 289 |
| 1957 | 271 |
| 1958 | 301 |
| 1959 | 236 |
| 1960 | 258 |
| 1961 | 300 |
| 1962 | 254 |
| 1963 | 240 |
| 1964 | 229 |
| 1965 | 213 |
| 1966 | 191 |
| 1967 | 168 |
| 1968 | 189 |
| 1969 | 173 |
| 1970 | 165 |
| 1971 | 164 |
| 1972 | 169 |
| 1973 | 153 |
| 1974 | 133 |
| 1975 | 144 |
| 1976 | 104 |
| 1977 | 116 |
| 1978 | 98 |
| 1979 | 103 |
| 1980 | 103 |
| 1981 | 110 |
| 1982 | 99 |
| 1983 | 85 |
| 1984 | 86 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1989 | 77 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 16 |