Garland

Q: How popular is the name Garland?

Garland is ranked #70773 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ g-AHRL-uhnd ]

Girl Name #70,773 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Garland is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AHRL-uhnd.

Parents who love the name Garland often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Popularity Over Time

#70,773

Current Rank

Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,773
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Gar Gay Garie Garlie

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Also a Boy Name

Garland is also used as a boy name, ranked #5816.

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Similar Names

Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garland

Is Garland a boy or girl name?

Garland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70773. As a boy name, it is ranked #5816. Garland is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Garland?

Garland is pronounced g-AHRL-uhnd.

How popular is the name Garland?

Garland is currently ranked #70773 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Garland?

Common nicknames for Garland include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Garlie.

Is Garland a common or rare name?

Garland is an uncommon name, ranked #70773 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Garland

Garland is a girl name .

Is Garland a boy or girl name? Garland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,773 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,816. Garland is more commonly used as a boy name.

Garland is currently ranked #70,773 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Garland include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Garlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.