Holding steady.
Popularity of Garnette since 1890
Babies named Garnette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Garnette's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 214 |
| 1920s | 235 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Garnette is a feminine variant of the gemstone name Garnet, which enjoyed modest popularity in the early 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1890 and reached its highest rank in 1912, when it saw its strongest usage. Its trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has never experienced a sharp revival or decline. Although no specific top states are recorded, Garnette is a rare choice today, fitting alongside other jewel-inspired names like Ruby and Pearl. The name's charm lies in its vintage feel, evoking the Edwardian era's preference for ornate, feminine variants.
Garnette is a feminine diminutive of Garnet, a gemstone name ultimately from Latin granatus (meaning 'seedlike', referring to the pomegranate seed color). The name Garnet was adopted in the 19th century alongside other jewel names, and Garnette emerged as a variant, particularly in the United States. It saw most use in the 1910s, peaking in 1912.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nettie, Garnie
Sibling names for Garnette
Names that share Garnette's style, for a brother or sister.
