Holding steady.
Popularity of Garrit since 1921
Babies named Garrit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Garrit is a rare masculine name in the United States, with its highest recorded use in 2002, when it appeared with a frequency of roughly 1 in 1 million births. The name has remained consistently uncommon, never entering the top 1000 rankings. It is most likely a variant of the more familiar Garrett, which derived from the Germanic name Gerard, composed of elements for 'spear' and 'brave.' Despite its rarity, Garrit has been in steady, if sparse, use since the 1920s, appearing first in 1921. It has not been tied to any particular region or top state, reflecting its scattered adoption across the country. For parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive, Garrit offers a gentle variation without straying far from well-known roots.
Garrit is likely a diminutive or variant of Gerard, from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It may also be related to Garrett, the Norman French form of Gerard. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary
Sibling names for Garrit
Names that share Garrit's style, for a brother or sister.
