Holding steady.
Popularity of Garritt since 1965
Babies named Garritt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Garritt is a rare variant spelling of the better-known Garrett, first recorded in U.S. data in 1965. Its peak year of usage was 1997, though the name has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The spelling Garritt remains a consistent choice, with a stable trajectory over the decades, and it is given almost exclusively to boys. Parents who choose Garritt often appreciate its similarity to the popular Garrett while offering a distinctive initial letter and spelling. Though no top states show strong clustering, the name has seen occasional use across the country.
Garritt is a variant spelling of Garrett, itself an English surname derived from the Norman French name Gérard, composed of the Germanic elements ger ("spear") and hard ("brave, hardy"). The surname Garrett was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Garritt emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Ritt
Sibling names for Garritt
Names that share Garritt's style, for a brother or sister.
