Declining since 2000, #564 for boys today.
Popularity of Garrett since 1880
Babies named Garrett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 128 |
| 1890s | 210 |
| 1900s | 172 |
| 1910s | 544 |
| 1920s | 786 |
| 1930s | 726 |
| 1940s | 1,324 |
| 1950s | 1,773 |
| 1960s | 3,087 |
| 1970s | 6,619 |
| 1980s | 20,476 |
| 1990s | 45,326 |
| 2000s | 36,225 |
| 2010s | 14,383 |
| 2020s | 3,983 |
Meaning & origin
Garrett entered U.S. naming records in 1880, the first year the Social Security Administration tracked baby names, and spent much of the 20th century as a moderately used surname-turned-first-name. It reached its highest rank of 564th in 2000, a year when the name appeared in 1 in 3247 births, before beginning a gradual decline in use. The name has been noted in the top states of New Hampshire, Montana, and West Virginia, reflecting a pattern of greater popularity in the Midwest and mountain regions. While Garrett shares a common origin with Gerald and Gerard, it has held a distinct identity as an English surname that made a smooth transition to given name status.
Garrett is an English surname derived from the Norman French name Gérard, which is composed of the Germanic elements ger ('spear') and hard ('brave, hardy'). The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later adopted as a given name. It shares roots with Gerald and Gerard. In Ireland, the name was sometimes used as an Anglicized form of Gearóid.
Where Garrett is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Rett
Variants: Garret
Sibling names for Garrett
Names that share Garrett's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Megan, Lauren, Emily, Katherine, Abigail, Carman, Kasandra, Arlett, Maelynn, Marlaina, Burnetta, Burnette, Chrisette, Chrissa, Colletta, Dalett, Danessa, Desaree, Harrietta, Korrine, Lawren, Lynett, Marillyn, Saphire, Taralyn, Chenell, Correna, Daneka, Darlen, Dawnetta, Delanna, Gara, Gwenetta, Junetta, Karlena, Kerith, Kursten, Lannette, Lizzett, Lorel, Morissa, Pleshette, Teralyn, Ambert, Arleny, Darletta, Devony, Jaline, Jarica, Karletta, Karmon, Kennette, Linetta, Makiyla, Markela, Sharine, Suetta, Telissa, Terralyn, Veretta, Wynetta
Brothers: Dylan, Connor, Trevor, Zachary, Brandon, Clayton, Dedrick, Delano, Kelton, Kenton, Darris, Destry, Karlton, Kenrick, Sherrod, Trevis, Breton, Brinton, Charron, Chastin, Chaston, Elston, Garrin, Gerrod, Kessler, Lonzell, Randol, Teron, Terren, Torren, Tyrrell, Darelle, Darvell, Desmin, Eddrick, Jarrick, Jeret, Merik, Merrik, Rockland, Trevelle, Cordaryl, Beric, Cardale, Cleburne, Daric, Deidrick, Dierks, Geral, Geron, Jedrick, Jerritt, Laronn, Larron, Yarnell, Zerrick
Names like Garrett
Names whose popularity has moved with Garrett's over the last 50 years.
