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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GAR-it //ˈɡærɪt//
Origin: Irish; English
Meaning: Irish: spear strength; English: ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garret is derived from the Old French name "Garrard," which itself originates from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." This name was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, as many Old French names permeated the English language during this period. The transition from Garrard to Garret reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes that occurred as the name was assimilated into English vernacular, particularly in the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Garret has been associated with several notable figures. One prominent example is Saint Gerard of Csanád, a 11th-century Hungarian bishop who was canonized in the 12th century.
His legacy contributed to the name's adoption in various forms across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Christian tradition. The name also appears in various medieval texts and records, indicating its usage among the nobility and clergy during the Middle Ages.
Culturally, Garret has been linked to themes of valor and strength, resonating with the qualities attributed to its Germanic roots. The name has also been associated with the concept of guardianship, reflecting the protective connotation of the word "spear." In literature, the name appears in various forms, including the diminutive "Garry," which has been used in English-speaking contexts.
The enduring nature of Garret can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, ensuring its place in the tapestry of names throughout history.
Famous people named Garret
In this section, you will find notable people named Garret. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Garret who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Garret who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Garret Dillahunt is an actor best known for Deadwood, Raising Hope, and The Mindy Project.
Garret Anderson is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Anaheim Angels, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Garret McNamara is a professional surfer best known for big wave surfing and holding records for the largest waves surfed.
Fictional characters named Garret
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Garret is a fictional character from the video game series Thief. He is a master thief known for his stealth and cunning in a dark, steampunk-inspired world.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garret was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Garret has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Garret has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Garret is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Garret was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Garret.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2017 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2016 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2015 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 2014 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2013 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2012 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 2011 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 2010 | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| 2009 | 155 | 155 | 0 |
| 2008 | 164 | 164 | 0 |
| 2007 | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| 2006 | 277 | 277 | 0 |
| 2005 | 300 | 300 | 0 |
| 2004 | 301 | 301 | 0 |
| 2003 | 343 | 343 | 0 |
| 2002 | 383 | 383 | 0 |
| 2001 | 468 | 468 | 0 |
| 2000 | 590 | 590 | 0 |
| 1999 | 527 | 527 | 0 |
| 1998 | 458 | 458 | 0 |
| 1997 | 477 | 477 | 0 |
| 1996 | 455 | 455 | 0 |
| 1995 | 438 | 438 | 0 |
| 1994 | 416 | 416 | 0 |
| 1993 | 484 | 484 | 0 |
| 1992 | 498 | 498 | 0 |
| 1991 | 359 | 359 | 0 |
| 1990 | 380 | 380 | 0 |
| 1989 | 326 | 326 | 0 |
| 1988 | 254 | 254 | 0 |
| 1987 | 252 | 252 | 0 |
| 1986 | 272 | 272 | 0 |
| 1985 | 261 | 261 | 0 |
| 1984 | 191 | 191 | 0 |
| 1983 | 196 | 196 | 0 |
| 1982 | 161 | 156 | 5 |
| 1981 | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| 1980 | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| 1979 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 1978 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1977 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1976 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1975 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1974 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1973 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1972 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1971 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1970 | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| 1969 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1968 | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 1967 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 1966 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1965 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 1964 | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| 1963 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1962 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1961 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1960 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1959 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1958 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1957 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1956 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1955 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1954 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1953 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1952 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1951 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1950 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1949 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1948 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1947 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1946 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1945 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1944 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1943 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1942 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1940 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1939 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1936 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1935 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1932 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1930 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1929 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1928 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1927 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1923 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1922 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1921 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1919 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1915 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1913 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1900 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1895 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1883 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1881 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Garret (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |