Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Garhett since 1990
Babies named Garhett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Garhett is a rare modern spelling of the established name Garrett, itself derived from the Norman name Gérard, meaning 'spear-brave.' First recorded in U.S. data in 1990, Garhett peaked in 1996 but has seen very limited use since, with fewer than five annual births in most years. Its trajectory has been falling since 2020, and it has never appeared in any state's top-name lists. Parents choosing Garhett are likely drawn to a distinctive phonetic spelling that sets their child apart while retaining the familiar sound of Garrett.
Garhett is a modern respelling of Garrett, itself derived from the Norman French name Gérard, composed of the Germanic elements gēr 'spear' and hard 'brave, hardy'. The form Garrett became established in Ireland and England as an anglicization of the Irish name Gearóid. Garhett, with its distinctive spelling, emerged as a 20th-century American coinage, reflecting a trend toward individualized spellings of traditional names. It has seen very limited usage, recorded sporadically since 1990 in U.S. data.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Garry, Rhett
Sibling names for Garhett
Names that share Garhett's style, for a brother or sister.
