Garnet
Garnet is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pomegranate-red, referring to the gemstone.
Origin and history
Garnet is a gemstone name derived from the Old French word 'gernet' (meaning pomegranate-red) and the Middle English 'gernet'. Historically used for both females and males, it reached peak popularity as a girls' name in the early 20th century in the United States. Today, it is an uncommon vintage choice with natural and gemstone associations.
Popularity in the United States
6,913 babies in the United States have been named Garnet since 1880. It ranks #2033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- OH (28.4 %)
- WV (22.7 %)
- PA (14.1 %)
- KY (9.7 %)
- IN (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 245 |
| 1900-1910 | 543 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,701 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,657 |
| 1930-1940 | 957 |
| 1940-1950 | 687 |
| 1950-1960 | 443 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 39 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Garnet
- Garnet Mimms: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name of the gemstone traces back to the Latin 'granatum', meaning pomegranate, due to the stone's resemblance to red seeds.
- Garnet was most popular in the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s alongside other gemstone names like Ruby and Pearl.