Garrison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garrison is an Old French name meaning 'protection' or 'defender.' It evolved from 'garison' in Old French to its current form in Modern English. The name conveys traits of strength and resilience, with no direct biblical relevance. Garrison gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
The name Garrison is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Garrison 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, 'Garrison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2895th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2541st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2029th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1876th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 947th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 800th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1214th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Garrison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garrison"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛrɪsən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Garrison is derived from the Old French word 'garison,' which means 'protection' or 'defense.' It was used as a surname for someone who lived near a fortified place or who worked as a guard or defender.
Meaning
protection, defender
Language Evolution
Old French: garison, Middle English: garison, Modern English: Garrison
Historical Usage
Garrison began to gain popularity as a given name in the United States during the 19th century, often associated with military connotations and the idea of strength.
Variants & Derivatives
Garry, Gary
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Garrison is perceived as a strong and masculine name, often associated with leadership and resilience.
Famous People
Garrison Keillor, an American author and radio personality, Garrison Brooks, a former basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garrison"
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 "Garrison"
"Garrison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2895th of 7545 | 130 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2541st of 6773 | 165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2029th of 7552 | 298 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1876th of 10718 | 375 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 947th of 16616 | 1,795 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 800th of 24088 | 3,762 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1214th of 23106 | 1,890 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Garrison" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
47.82% 1934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.35% 1008th/3685 |
32.45% 1452nd/4475 |
17.58% 913th/5194 |
14.83% 937th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.23% 881st/4582 |
31.49% 1626th/5164 |
9.05% 662nd/7313 |
13.41% 1001st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.97% 1234th/3984 |
38.42% 1724th/4487 |
16.04% 1094th/6822 |
24.71% 1551st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Garrison" 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 "Garrison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garrison" 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.