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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Garen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Gared|Garet
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Garen

GAR-en · 2 syllables

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#7914
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#7914
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#5097 in 2020
5yr change
-2604 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7914 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Garen

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #7914

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2604 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
CelticScottishStrongGuardian meaning2-syllableBoy-leaningRareGroundedClassicProtective
Character
watchful protector
STRONG
High confidence

Garen is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7914 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2604 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7914 · very rare
Garen at a Glance
Meaning:From Gaelic meaning 'guardian' or 'protector', associated with watchfulness and strength
Language root:Scots Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#5097 in 2020
5yr change:-2604 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Garen Ewing
Comic artist & author
Similar Sound
GarethGarinKaren◈DarrenWarren
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Garen
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Garen · Overview
Summary

Garen is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7914 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Meaningful character
Garen carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2604 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
garen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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