How Many People Are Named Garnell?

Complete statistics for the name Garnell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Garnell
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Garnell is a very rare male name, with only 268 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,233,253 Americans. The majority of folks named Garnell are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~268
Living in US
1 in 1,233,253
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Garnet
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 represents a person that's gifted with exceptional talents and abilities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

694
Worldwide Bearers
#313,811
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
576
🇧🇸 Bahamas
94
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇭🇳 Honduras
5
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
240 (90%)
♀ Female
27 (10%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 76
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
104
Would be 30–60 (21%)
396
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 505 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Garnell Through the Generations

Garnell has been a stable presence throughout the generations, peaking in popularity back in 1922 with 20 births. Today, there are 268 people named Garnell living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 76, making it a classic, old-school name that's still around but not growing in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 7
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Garnell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Garnell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Garnell

How Many People Have the Name Garnell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Garnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,233,253 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Garnell a Common or Rare Name?

Garnell 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 Garnell Mean?

Garnell means "creative variant of Garnet" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Garnell in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.

When Was Garnell Most Popular?

The name Garnell reached peak popularity in 1922, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Garnell?

Approximately 268 people named Garnell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 505. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,233,253 Americans.

Is Garnell a rare name?

Garnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,233,253 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garnell mean?

Garnell means "creative variant of Garnet" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Garnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Garnell are male and 10% are female.

When was Garnell most popular?

Garnell peaked in 1922 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US268
All-Time Births505
1 in X1 in 1,233,253
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1922
World Rank#313,811
Male %90%
Female %10%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.