Garon
Meaning "watchful" or "vigilant guardian", from the Persian name Garshom.
Name Census estimates that about 913 living Americans carry the first name Garon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garon today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garon births was 1979 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garon. 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.
People living today
913
~ 1 in 375,415 Americans
Peak year
1979
31 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2017 SSA rank
#6,823
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Garon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Garon from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 192 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Garon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garon 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 Garon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Garons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Garon, while Michigan, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Garon
The name Garon originates from the Celtic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient Britain and France. Derived from the Old Celtic word "gar," meaning "rough" or "rugged," the name Garon was commonly used to describe individuals with a strong and hardy demeanor.
In the early medieval period, the name Garon gained popularity among the Britons and Gauls, who inhabited the regions of present-day England, Wales, and northern France. It was often associated with warriors and individuals who displayed bravery and resilience in battle.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Garon can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem "Y Gododdin," which dates back to the 6th century AD. The poem recounts the exploits of a Brittonic prince named Garon, who led his troops in a fierce battle against the Anglo-Saxons.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Garon. One such individual was Garon of Reims (c. 950 - 1018), a French scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of medieval Europe. Another prominent bearer of the name was Garon de Beauvais (c. 1110 - 1175), a French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Second Crusade.
In the 13th century, Garon de Chartres (c. 1200 - 1270) was a renowned architect and master builder responsible for the construction of several Gothic cathedrals in France, including the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
During the Renaissance period, Garon de Montpellier (1505 - 1573) was a celebrated French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in healing.
Another notable figure was Garon de Louviers (1650 - 1721), a French explorer and cartographer who played a pivotal role in mapping the Mississippi River and the territories of modern-day Louisiana during the early years of French colonization in North America.
While the name Garon has its roots in the Celtic heritage, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each adding their unique interpretations and associations to its meaning.
People
Garon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garon 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
Garon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 913 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garon 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 375,415 US residents.
Is Garon a common name?
We classify Garon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 982 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garon most popular?
The single biggest year for Garon was 1979, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garon is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Garon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garon 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.