Garrett
Garrett is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear strength or spear ruler.
Origin and history
Garrett originated as an English surname derived from the Germanic given names Gerard or Gerald. It gained significant popularity as an independent given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar classical-sounding choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
135,762 babies in the United States have been named Garrett since 1880. It ranks #250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #454.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 210 |
| 1900-1910 | 172 |
| 1910-1920 | 544 |
| 1920-1930 | 786 |
| 1930-1940 | 726 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,324 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,773 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,087 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,619 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,476 |
| 1990-2000 | 45,326 |
| 2000-2010 | 36,225 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,383 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,983 |
Famous people named Garrett
- Garrett Morris: actor, comedian
- Garrett Hedlund: actor
- Garrett Temple: athlete
Nicknames
Gare, Rhett, Garry
Fun facts
- Garrett evolved from a medieval English surname based on the Norman given names Gerald and Gerard.
- The name experienced a notable rise in popularity in the U.S. during the 1990s and 2000s.