Garvin
Pronunciation: [ g-AHRV-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Garvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,211 babies have been named Garvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garvin is past its peak , currently ranked #19,899 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,899
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Garvin
Garvin is a boy name .
Garvin is currently ranked #19,899 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garvin include Gar, Garv, Garvy, Garvie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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