Garth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGARTH / /ɡɑːrθ/Old English; Welsh
Meaning
Old English: gravelly place; Welsh: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garth has roots in Old English, where it refers to a gravelly place or enclosure. It is also associated with Welsh origins, meaning brave. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Garth gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States. It is often associated with a strong, rugged image.
Trend Summary
Garth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Garthe
International Variants
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Famous people named Garth
Garth Brooks is a renowned American country music singer and songwriter, known for his influence on the genre.
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Garth Nix is an Australian author, recognized for his fantasy novels, including the 'Old Kingdom' series.
Garth Algar is a fictional character from the 'Wayne's World' film franchise, portrayed by Dana Carvey.
Fictional characters named Garth
Garth Algar is a character in the 'Wayne's World' films, known for his quirky personality and friendship with Wayne Campbell.
Garth is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', serving as a friend to the main character Timmy Turner.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garth was first seen in the United States in 1906. Garth has ranked as high as #803 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Utah, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Garth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Garth (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1906 | 5 |
1909 | 5 |
1911 | 6 |
1912 | 6 |
1913 | 24 |
1914 | 22 |
1915 | 68 |
1916 | 53 |
1917 | 77 |
1918 | 59 |
1919 | 80 |
1920 | 80 |
1921 | 77 |
1922 | 66 |
1923 | 100 |
1924 | 78 |
1925 | 68 |
1926 | 75 |
1927 | 80 |
1928 | 68 |
1929 | 73 |
1930 | 54 |
1931 | 53 |
1932 | 69 |
1933 | 72 |
1934 | 73 |
1935 | 71 |
1936 | 59 |
1937 | 83 |
1938 | 82 |
1939 | 60 |
1940 | 86 |
1941 | 73 |
1942 | 101 |
1943 | 86 |
1944 | 83 |
1945 | 63 |
1946 | 80 |
1947 | 100 |
1948 | 80 |
1949 | 98 |
1950 | 99 |
1951 | 109 |
1952 | 106 |
1953 | 158 |
1954 | 268 |
1955 | 200 |
1956 | 175 |
1957 | 146 |
1958 | 156 |
1959 | 186 |
1960 | 200 |
1961 | 211 |
1962 | 184 |
1963 | 209 |
1964 | 239 |
1965 | 159 |
1966 | 170 |
1967 | 157 |
1968 | 133 |
1969 | 192 |
1970 | 190 |
1971 | 146 |
1972 | 152 |
1973 | 150 |
1974 | 157 |
1975 | 137 |
1976 | 110 |
1977 | 106 |
1978 | 118 |
1979 | 124 |
1980 | 108 |
1981 | 133 |
1982 | 98 |
1983 | 72 |
1984 | 74 |
1985 | 61 |
1986 | 61 |
1987 | 59 |
1988 | 54 |
1989 | 54 |
1990 | 82 |
1991 | 200 |
1992 | 249 |
1993 | 124 |
1994 | 62 |
1995 | 56 |
1996 | 50 |
1997 | 46 |
1998 | 50 |
1999 | 37 |
2000 | 22 |
2001 | 30 |
2002 | 17 |
2003 | 15 |
2004 | 16 |
2005 | 14 |
2006 | 9 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 19 |
2009 | 8 |
2010 | 16 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 8 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 16 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 13 |
2017 | 15 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 16 |
2020 | 20 |
2021 | 11 |
2022 | 21 |
2023 | 22 |
2024 | 18 |