Garret Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAR-it / /ˈɡærɪt/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: spear strength; English: ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Garret is derived from the Irish name 'Garrett', which itself comes from the Old French name 'Gerard'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and leadership. It has also appeared in literature and popular culture, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Garret has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Garrett
  • Gareth

International Variants

  • Garrett (English)
  • Gérard (French)
  • Garrido (Spanish)

Famous people named Garret

Garret Anderson is a former professional baseball player known for his time with the Los Angeles Angels.

Garret Dillahunt is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'Deadwood' and 'Raising Hope'.

Garret Brown is a cinematographer and inventor, best known for developing the Steadicam.

Garret Leight is an American eyewear designer and entrepreneur, founder of Garret Leight California Optical.

Fictional characters named Garret

Garret Hawke is a character in the video game series 'Dragon Age', known for being a key figure in the storyline.

Garret is a character in the 'Thief' video game series, recognized as a master thief navigating a steampunk-inspired world.

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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 #757 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)

Top States for Garret (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18816
18835
18955
19005
19125
191310
19149
191515
191616
19177
19188
191915
19219
192212
192315
19245
19256
192610
192717
192816
192913
193013
193111
193216
19339
193410
193510
19369
193714
19385
193910
194018
19419
19429
194329
194419
194515
194626
194728
194821
194931
195029
195131
195233
195330
195439
195540
195635
195729
195834
195933
196060
196164
196291
1963104
1964101
196595
196697
196795
196889
196988
1970101
197164
197286
197366
197477
197562
197663
197764
197883
1979125
1980144
1981140
1982156
1983196
1984191
1985261
1986272
1987252
1988254
1989326
1990380
1991359
1992498
1993484
1994416
1995438
1996455
1997477
1998458
1999527
2000590
2001468
2002383
2003343
2004301
2005300
2006277
2007211
2008164
2009155
2010131
2011123
2012109
201366
201462
201561
201643
201745
201845
201928
202027
202129
202229
202320
202413