Garnet
Garnet is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pomegranate seed or dark red gemstone.
Origin and history
Garnet is a gem-inspired name originating from the Middle English word for the dark red precious stone, derived ultimately from Old French and Latin roots meaning seed-like. Traditionally used as a unisex name, it saw steady historically low usage for American boys in the early 20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon, vintage gemstone choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,010 babies in the United States have been named Garnet since 1880. It ranks #2872 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- VA (33.7 %)
- PA (16.1 %)
- WV (15.2 %)
- KY (13.3 %)
- MI (13.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 354 |
| 1920-1930 | 447 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Garnet
- Garnet Exley: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name of the gemstone comes from the Old French 'grenat', referring to the dark red color of pomegranate seeds.
- Garnet is widely recognized as the traditional birthstone for the month of January.