Garrett Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAIR-it / /ˈɡɛrɪt/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: spear strength; English: rules with a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garrett is derived from the Irish name Gearóid, which is a variant of Gerald. It has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages and is associated with several notable historical figures. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often linked to strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Garrett has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Garret
- Garry
International Variants
- Gérard (French)
- Gerardo (Spanish)
- Geraldo (Portuguese)
Famous people named Garrett
Garrett A. Hobart was the 24th Vice President of the United States, serving under President William McKinley.
Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor known for creating the three-position traffic signal.
Garrett Hedlund is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Tron: Legacy' and 'Mudbound'.
Garrett Wang is an American actor best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on 'Star Trek: Voyager'.
Fictional characters named Garrett
Garrett (Thief series) is a master thief and the main protagonist in the video game franchise.
Garrett (The Last of Us Part II) is a character who appears in the video game as part of the narrative.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garrett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Garrett has ranked as high as #123 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Garrett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Garrett (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 48 | |
OH | 44 | |
IN | 28 | |
PA | 27 | |
FL | 25 | |
MI | 22 | |
CA | 19 | |
NY | 19 | |
WI | 17 | |
NC | 17 | |
GA | 16 | |
IL | 16 | |
SC | 15 | |
TN | 15 | |
MO | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 15 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 15 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 16 |
1887 | 14 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 15 |
1891 | 12 |
1892 | 17 |
1893 | 15 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 47 |
1897 | 35 |
1898 | 23 |
1899 | 16 |
1900 | 29 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 12 |
1903 | 15 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 21 |
1907 | 21 |
1908 | 28 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 17 |
1911 | 23 |
1912 | 42 |
1913 | 32 |
1914 | 61 |
1915 | 75 |
1916 | 62 |
1917 | 67 |
1918 | 81 |
1919 | 84 |
1920 | 83 |
1921 | 79 |
1922 | 93 |
1923 | 82 |
1924 | 75 |
1925 | 73 |
1926 | 83 |
1927 | 79 |
1928 | 62 |
1929 | 77 |
1930 | 52 |
1931 | 72 |
1932 | 73 |
1933 | 58 |
1934 | 74 |
1935 | 79 |
1936 | 69 |
1937 | 75 |
1938 | 75 |
1939 | 99 |
1940 | 109 |
1941 | 98 |
1942 | 103 |
1943 | 143 |
1944 | 110 |
1945 | 119 |
1946 | 155 |
1947 | 152 |
1948 | 167 |
1949 | 168 |
1950 | 164 |
1951 | 184 |
1952 | 169 |
1953 | 166 |
1954 | 169 |
1955 | 174 |
1956 | 172 |
1957 | 200 |
1958 | 180 |
1959 | 195 |
1960 | 182 |
1961 | 218 |
1962 | 249 |
1963 | 318 |
1964 | 310 |
1965 | 287 |
1966 | 316 |
1967 | 336 |
1968 | 384 |
1969 | 487 |
1970 | 600 |
1971 | 602 |
1972 | 542 |
1973 | 490 |
1974 | 528 |
1975 | 565 |
1976 | 560 |
1977 | 721 |
1978 | 806 |
1979 | 1,205 |
1980 | 1,287 |
1981 | 1,497 |
1982 | 1,454 |
1983 | 1,516 |
1984 | 1,731 |
1985 | 2,052 |
1986 | 2,390 |
1987 | 2,583 |
1988 | 2,650 |
1989 | 3,315 |
1990 | 3,757 |
1991 | 4,054 |
1992 | 4,270 |
1993 | 4,711 |
1994 | 4,762 |
1995 | 4,711 |
1996 | 4,653 |
1997 | 4,545 |
1998 | 4,789 |
1999 | 5,075 |
2000 | 5,840 |
2001 | 5,061 |
2002 | 4,357 |
2003 | 3,981 |
2004 | 3,688 |
2005 | 3,262 |
2006 | 2,965 |
2007 | 2,561 |
2008 | 2,448 |
2009 | 2,060 |
2010 | 1,959 |
2011 | 1,942 |
2012 | 1,745 |
2013 | 1,616 |
2014 | 1,563 |
2015 | 1,352 |
2016 | 1,149 |
2017 | 1,061 |
2018 | 1,022 |
2019 | 972 |
2020 | 856 |
2021 | 774 |
2022 | 664 |
2023 | 626 |
2024 | 527 |