Garyon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Spanish word "garzon".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Garyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garyon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garyon births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garyon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Garyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,494
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Garyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Garyon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garyon 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 Garyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Garyon
The given name Garyon has its origins in the ancient Gaulish language, which was spoken by Celtic tribes inhabiting parts of what is now modern-day France, Belgium, and neighboring regions during the Iron Age and Roman period. The name is derived from the Proto-Celtic root "*garo-", meaning "rough" or "rugged", possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or temperament.
Garyon's earliest known usage can be traced back to the 1st century BCE, when it appeared in inscriptions and records of the Gallic tribes. Some scholars believe the name may have been associated with the Gaulish deity Garanus, who was revered as a god of war and healing.
During the Roman conquest of Gaul in the 1st century BCE, the name Garyon was adopted and Latinized by Roman settlers and soldiers, becoming a popular name among the Romanized Gaulish population. It is mentioned in several Roman historical texts and records from the period.
In the Middle Ages, Garyon gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in France and parts of Germany. One notable figure bearing this name was Garyon de Champagne, a French knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of King Richard I of England.
During the Renaissance period, Garyon remained a common name in France and other parts of Western Europe. One noteworthy individual was Garyon Delauney (1528-1601), a French philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the religious debates of the time.
In the 17th century, Garyon Montfort (1620-1685), a French military officer and commander, gained recognition for his service in the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Garyon Duval (1833-1901) was a prominent French explorer and naturalist who conducted extensive expeditions in South America, contributing to the study of the region's flora and fauna.
Another notable figure was Garyon Leclerc (1876-1944), a French politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1932 to 1934, playing a crucial role in the country's political landscape during the turbulent interwar period.
While the name Garyon has become less common in modern times, it retains its historical significance and connection to the ancient Gaulish culture and the subsequent periods of European history where it was embraced and carried forward by individuals from various walks of life.
People
Garyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garyon 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
Garyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garyon 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Garyon a common name?
We classify Garyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Garyon was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garyon is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Garyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Garyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garyon 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.
Is Garyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Garyon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Garyon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Garyon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.