The name Garlin is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'gar', meaning spear, and 'leah', which means wooded enclosure or clearing. It is a unique and distinctive given name, one that may have been carried through generations in families with English ancestry. The name Garlin has not been extensively used throughout history, making it quite uncommon today. It's a unisex name, although historically it was more often given to males. In the Middle Ages, it might have been used as a surname before evolving into a given name.
"Garlin experienced a surge in births from 1920 to 1922, with 16 births each year, and again in the late 30s to early 40s. However, there were significant fluctuations throughout, with some years having as few as 5 births."