Garv
A boy's name with 119 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a laugh, laughter
Garv is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit and Punjabi origin, meaning 'pride,' 'glory,' or 'arrogance' — in its positive sense, the kind of dignified self-respect and pride in one's heritage that is entirely appropriate and admirable. Used in Punjabi Sikh and Hindu families across India and the diaspora.
Garv in its best sense is a name of dignified pride — not the destructive pride that goes before a fall, but the healthy self-respect of someone who knows his own worth and carries his heritage with honor.
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In the American context, Garv is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2004–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Garv is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #11337), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Garv was #4856 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11337, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 64 | — |
The Story of Garv
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Garv is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Garv are most likely born between 2004 and 2014.
How rare is Garv?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Garv — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 64 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Garv by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11337 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11281 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11323 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12781 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11217 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9122 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12709 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12684 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9069 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7893 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9269 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12982 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9912 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4896 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4856 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024