Garlon
French form of the name Charles, meaning "free man" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Garlon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garlon today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garlon births was 1926 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garlon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Garlon is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Garlons were born before 1962.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
1926
15 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,873
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Garlon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Garlon from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 92 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garlon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Garlon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Garlons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Garlon
The given name Garlon is believed to have originated from the ancient Gaelic language spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is thought to be derived from the word "gàradh," which means "garden" or "enclosure." This name likely emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Garlon was a Scottish warrior and chieftain who lived in the 8th century. He is mentioned in several ancient Celtic texts and folklore tales, often depicted as a brave and fearless leader who defended his clan from invading forces.
In the 12th century, a monk named Garlon was known for his skillful cultivation of herbs and medicinal plants in the gardens of a monastery located in the Scottish Highlands. He is believed to have contributed significantly to the preservation of ancient botanical knowledge during that era.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist and sculptor named Garlon Fiorentino (1460-1535) gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and architectural designs. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy.
In the 17th century, Garlon Delacroix (1598-1672) was a French explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. His detailed journals and maps provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the New World at that time.
Another individual named Garlon Brynmor (1782-1856) was a Welsh poet and writer who played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of the Welsh language and literature during the 19th century. His works were widely acclaimed and helped to foster a sense of national identity among the Welsh people.
While the name Garlon is not as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting its roots in ancient Celtic culture and its association with various notable figures throughout the centuries.
People
Garlon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garlon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Garlon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garlon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garlon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Garlon a common name?
We classify Garlon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 349 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garlon most popular?
The single biggest year for Garlon was 1926, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garlon is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Garlon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garlon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.