How Many People Are Named Garett?
Complete statistics for the name Garett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garett, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 69,971 Americans today. With around 4,716 people named Garett alive in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2000 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 4,934 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garett Through the Generations
Garett's journey through the generations shows a peak in 2000 with 216 births, reflecting its status as a name between classic and modern. Today, the average age of those named Garett is 33, with a significant 44% under 30, indicating its enduring appeal among younger parents. The age distribution reveals 2,195 under-30s, 2,649 aged 30-60, and only 90 over 60, suggesting a name that's here to stay but not yet a staple of older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Garett's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Garett
How Many People Have the Name Garett?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,716 people in the United States currently share the name Garett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,971 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Garett a Common or Rare Name?
Garett 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 Garett Mean?
Garett means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garett in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Garett Most Popular?
The name Garett reached peak popularity in 2000, with 216 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 Garett?
Approximately 4,716 people named Garett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,934. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,971 Americans.
Is Garett a rare name?
Garett is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,971 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garett mean?
Garett means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Garett more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garett are male and 0% are female.
When was Garett most popular?
Garett peaked in 2000 with 216 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.