Garret
Garret is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear strength or ruler of the spear.
Origin and history
Garret is a traditional English masculine name derived from Germanic roots meaning spear-brave or spear-ruler. It originated as a surname before becoming an established given name in the United States. While less common today, it has maintained a steady historical presence in American naming records.
Popularity in the United States
13,247 babies in the United States have been named Garret since 1880. It ranks #1031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 205 |
| 1950-1960 | 333 |
| 1960-1970 | 884 |
| 1970-1980 | 791 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,192 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,492 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,192 |
| 2010-2019 | 713 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Garret
- Garret Dillahunt: Actor
- Garret Hobart: Vice President, Politician
- Garret FitzGerald: Prime Minister, Politician
Nicknames
Garry, Gare
Fun facts
- Garret evolved as a variant of Garrett, which originated from the medieval given names Gerard and Gerald.
- Over 13,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Garret since 1880.