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Garrett Boy

Popularity: #487 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAIR-it / /ˈɡɛrɪt/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: spear strength; English: rules with a spear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Garrett has its roots in the Old French name "Garrard," which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "ger," meaning "spear," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." The transition from Germanic to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many names were introduced into the English language. The name Garrett subsequently made its way into Middle English, evolving in form and pronunciation before becoming established in its current form in modern English.

Historically, the name Garrett has been associated with various notable figures. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of medieval England, where it appeared in records as early as the 12th century. The name was borne by several saints, including Saint Gerard of Csanád, a Hungarian bishop who lived in the 11th century and was canonized in the 12th century. His veneration contributed to the name's spread across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Catholic Church.

Culturally, the name Garrett has been linked to notions of strength and valor, reflecting its etymological roots. This association with bravery has made it a favored choice among families seeking to impart a sense of courage and resilience to their children. Additionally, the name has several diminutive forms, such as Garry, which have been used in various contexts throughout history. The enduring appeal of Garrett can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the positive qualities it embodies.

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 Hedlund is an actor best known for Friday Night Lights, Tron: Legacy, and Mudbound.

Garrett McNamara is a professional surfer best known for big wave surfing and holding world records for the largest waves ridden.

Garrett Wang is an actor best known for his role as Harry Kim in Star Trek: Voyager.

Garrett Gilbert is a professional football player best known for playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams.

Garrett B. Smith is a musician best known for his work with the band The New Amsterdams.

Fictional characters named Garrett

Garrett is a fictional character from the video game series Thief. He is a master thief known for his stealth skills and cunning intelligence.

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 48
10%
OH 44
9%
IN 28
6%
PA 27
6%
FL 25
5%
MI 22
5%
CA 19
4%
NY 19
4%
WI 17
4%
NC 17
4%
GA 16
3%
IL 16
3%
SC 15
3%
TN 15
3%
VA 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188013
18817
188215
188313
188415
18859
188616
188714
188810
188916
189015
189112
189217
189315
189411
189519
189647
189735
189823
189916
190029
190111
190212
190315
190413
190512
190621
190721
190828
190910
191017
191123
191242
191332
191461
191575
191662
191767
191881
191984
192083
192179
192293
192382
192475
192573
192683
192779
192862
192977
193052
193172
193273
193358
193474
193579
193669
193775
193875
193999
1940109
194198
1942103
1943143
1944110
1945119
1946155
1947152
1948167
1949168
1950164
1951184
1952169
1953166
1954169
1955174
1956172
1957200
1958180
1959195
1960182
1961218
1962249
1963318
1964310
1965287
1966316
1967336
1968384
1969487
1970600
1971602
1972542
1973490
1974528
1975565
1976560
1977721
1978806
19791,205
19801,287
19811,497
19821,454
19831,516
19841,731
19852,052
19862,390
19872,583
19882,650
19893,315
19903,757
19914,054
19924,270
19934,711
19944,762
19954,711
19964,653
19974,545
19984,789
19995,075
20005,840
20015,061
20024,357
20033,981
20043,688
20053,262
20062,965
20072,561
20082,448
20092,060
20101,959
20111,942
20121,745
20131,616
20141,563
20151,352
20161,149
20171,061
20181,022
2019972
2020856
2021774
2022664
2023626
2024527