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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Garrett — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Garret|Garrick
GermanicBoy↓ Declining

Garrett

GAIR-et · 2 syllables

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Boy
#562
↓ Declining
#562
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 36
Peak rank
#364 in 2020
5yr change
-79 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #562 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Garrett

Popularity score: 36  ·  SSA Rank: #562

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-79 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicStrongClassic2-syllableBoyMedievalWarriorTraditionalUncommonSteady
Character
strong determinationloyal defenderpractical wisdomsteady resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Garretts

versatilededicatedpersistentcomedicpioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Garrett is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #562 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -79 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#562 · rare
Garrett at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic roots meaning 'spear strength' or 'brave with a spear'. Associated with warriors and strength in medieval tradition.
Language root:Germanic · Old English
Peak rank:#364 in 2020
5yr change:-79 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Garrett Morris
Actor and comedian
Garrett Hedlund
Actor
Similar Sound
Barrett◈JarrettGarrettCarrickDarrenJeremy
Similar Style
BradleyCameron◈SpencerDerekConnor◈Grant
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Garrett
EthanFinn◈MasonLucasChase◈Cole◈Owen◈Wyatt
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→ Stable
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→ Stable
Connor◈
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→ Stable
Grant
English · #241
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Garrett illustration
Name Intelligence
Garrett · Overview
Summary

Garrett is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #562 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 28/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Classic character
Garrett carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 79 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
garrett.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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