How Many People Are Named Garet?
Complete statistics for the name Garet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garet means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name with ancient roots. There are around 1,418 people named Garet in the US today, which is just 1 in 232,673 Americans. The majority of Garets are under 30, giving the name a youthful vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 1,486 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garet Through the Generations
Garet has seen its peak popularity in 1999 when there were 71 births. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, but it still holds a unique charm. With an average age of 32, Garet is a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, with nearly half of those named Garet being under 30 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it's still favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Garet's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Garet
How Many People Have the Name Garet?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 111 people in the United States currently share the name Garet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,986,030 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Garet a Common or Rare Name?
Garet is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Garet Mean?
Garet means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garet in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Garet Most Popular?
The name Garet reached peak popularity in 1999, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Garet?
Approximately 111 people named Garet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 111. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,986,030 Americans.
Is Garet a rare name?
Garet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,986,030 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garet mean?
Garet means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Garet more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garet are male and 0% are female.
When was Garet most popular?
Garet peaked in 1999 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.