Garland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garland is a name that originates from Old French, meaning 'wreath' or 'garland'. It evolved through Old French and Middle English into its modern form. The name is associated with beauty and celebration, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has several variants. Today, it carries a positive image related to nature and festivity.
The name Garland is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Garland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Garland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 277th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 291st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 420th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 671st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1227th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3443rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5182nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2176th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2887th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3929th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12938th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18230th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19180th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Garland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garland"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːrlənd/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Garland is derived from the Old French 'gerland' meaning 'a wreath' or 'a garland', which is a decorative headpiece made of flowers, leaves, or stems.
Meaning
wreath, garland
Language Evolution
Old French: gerland, Middle English: garland, Modern English: Garland
Historical Usage
The name Garland gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, as a given name and surname associated with celebration and festivity.
Variants & Derivatives
Garlande, Garlen, Garlyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Garland is often associated with beauty, nature, and celebration, though it is not as commonly used as a first name.
Famous People
Judy Garland, an American actress and singer, Garland Green, an American criminal, Garland Jeffreys, an American singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garland"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Garland"
"Garland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 277th of 7545 | 6,415 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 291st of 6773 | 6,730 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 420th of 7552 | 6,048 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 671st of 10718 | 2,386 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1227th of 16616 | 1,166 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3443rd of 24088 | 448 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5182nd of 23106 | 217 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2176th of 9107 | 282 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2887th of 9204 | 177 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3929th of 12526 | 183 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8647th of 19264 | 64 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12938th of 27321 | 57 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18230th of 35406 | 50 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19180th of 30306 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Garland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.07% 355th/1416 |
71.21% 982nd/1379 |
7.61% 180th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.26% 375th/1546 |
53.79% 837th/1556 |
8.63% 203rd/2353 |
36.85% 570th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.10% 470th/2227 |
32.02% 778th/2430 |
11.25% 321st/2853 |
22.31% 619th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.25% 771st/2937 |
33.39% 1163rd/3483 |
14.27% 502nd/3518 |
24.48% 990th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.55% 1273rd/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
19.75% 1026th/5194 |
27.16% 1716th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
- |
38.66% 2827th/7313 |
50.27% 3752nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Garland" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Garland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.