Garnett
Garnett is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pomegranate-red gemstone, or defender/guard.
Origin and history
Garnett is a transferred surname derived either from the occupational name for a seller or maker of garnets, or from the Middle English personal name Warin. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained moderate usage in the early 20th century but is now very rare for female infants in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,784 babies in the United States have been named Garnett since 1880. It ranks #3355 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WV (33.9 %)
- KY (27.3 %)
- OH (16 %)
- VA (10.9 %)
- IN (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 128 |
| 1900-1910 | 219 |
| 1910-1920 | 628 |
| 1920-1930 | 743 |
| 1930-1940 | 412 |
| 1940-1950 | 311 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to the Old French 'grenat', derived from the Latin word for pomegranate due to the stone's resemblance to red seeds.
- Garnett enjoyed its highest popularity in the U.S. as a given name during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.