Garen is a name of Armenian origin, meaning "spear" or "short spear." It is a strong and distinctive name that has gained popularity over time, although it remains relatively uncommon outside of the Armenian community. The name Garen does not have any specific associated pronunciation variations in English; it is typically pronounced as /gəˈriːn/.
The name Garen has seen a notable trend over the years. From 1941 to around 1965, there were fewer than 11 births per year on average. However, from 1967 onwards, the number of births began to rise significantly, with many years seeing more than 10 births annually. This upward trend continued until approximately 2008, after which the number of births seemed to stabilize between 14 and 30 per year. Despite fluctuations, the name Garen has maintained a consistent presence in birth records since the mid-20th century, with a total of 1180 births recorded over this period.