How Many People Are Named Gareth?
Complete statistics for the name Gareth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gareth, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 90,321 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,654 people in the US! Interestingly, 43% are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 4,347 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gareth Through the Generations
Gareth has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 104 births. Today, there are 3,654 people named Gareth living in the United States, with an average age of 40. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 1,850 under 30, 1,492 between 30 and 60, and 1,005 over 60. This trend suggests that Gareth remains a modern choice for parents, continuing to attract new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gareth
Gareth is a Welsh masculine given name. The name's popularity in Wales may be as a hypocorism of Geraint, which itself became popular after the famous hero and king of Dumnonia.…
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Other names sharing Gareth's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Gareth
How Many People Have the Name Gareth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,654 people in the United States currently share the name Gareth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gareth a Common or Rare Name?
Gareth 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gareth in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gareth Most Popular?
The name Gareth reached peak popularity in 2016, with 104 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Gareth?
Approximately 3,654 people named Gareth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,347. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,321 Americans.
Is Gareth a rare name?
Gareth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,321 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gareth mean?
The meaning and origin of Gareth are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gareth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gareth are male and 0% are female.
When was Gareth most popular?
Gareth peaked in 2016 with 104 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.