Garrison
How to say it: GAR-ih-sun · /ˈɡærɪsən/
From an English surname meaning son of Garret; from Germanic elements meaning spear rule.
Garrison was the 1,458th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 92 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,839 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,458 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 92 |
| Share of births | 1 in 36,036 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,839 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Garrison peaked in the 2000s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Garrison is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Garrison
- Garrison Keillor (born 1942)American author, storyteller, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality
- Garrison Mathews (born 1996)American basketball player
- Garrison Brooks (born 1999)American basketball player
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