Holding steady.
Popularity of Garnetta since 1897
Babies named Garnetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Garnetta's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 235 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 149 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Garnetta is a Victorian-era gemstone name that emerged in 1897, its peak and first recorded year. The name combines Garnet, from Latin 'granatus' meaning seed-like, with the Italianate feminine suffix -etta. While it never cracked the national rankings, its 1897 appearances show it was part of a brief trend for jewel-themed feminines. Rarely used today, Garnetta has maintained a stable trajectory, with no recorded resurgence. It is virtually unknown beyond historical records, making it a distinctive choice for those drawn to obscure 19th-century appellations.
Garnetta is a feminine elaboration of Garnet, which derives from the Middle English word 'garnet' meaning the red gemstone, ultimately from Latin 'granatus' (seed-like). The name Garnet itself was occasionally used for both sexes in the 19th century, and the '-etta' suffix was a fashionable way to create feminine forms during the Victorian era. Garnetta saw modest use in the late 1890s, particularly 1897, and has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Netta, Garnie, Etta
Sibling names for Garnetta
Names that share Garnetta's style, for a brother or sister.
