How Many People Are Named Garret?

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

Garret
Very Rare
Old English

Garret means 'a small room' and is very rare, with only 1 in 27,084 Americans having this name. There are around 12,184 people named Garret living today, and it peaked in popularity way back in 2000.

~12,184
Living in US
1 in 27,084
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Small room
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,437
Worldwide Bearers
#65,781
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
12,184
🇯🇲 Jamaica
19
🇹🇭 Thailand
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19
🇳🇿 New Zealand
18
🇨🇳 China
17
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16
🇧🇷 Brazil
14
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
11
🇳🇱 Netherlands
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12,179 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
5,485
Would be under 30 (41%)
6,387
Would be 30–60 (48%)
1,369
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 13,241 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
5

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

📜 Garret Through the Generations

Garret, a name that's been around for centuries but never quite hit the mainstream, saw its peak in 2000 with 590 births. Today, it's considered a genuinely modern name, with 41% of those named Garret being under 30. The average age of someone named Garret is 36, indicating a steady decline since its peak. This name, while not common, still holds a special place among those who carry it, blending classic roots with a contemporary twist.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,461
Texas 769
Michigan 516
Ohio 505
New York 486
Pennsylvania 453
Minnesota 407
Illinois 376
Wisconsin 345
Florida 341

⭐ Famous People Named Garret

Garret is a given name. It is an alternate spelling of Garrett. Notable people with the given name include:Garret Anderson (1972–2026), American baseball player Garret Chachere, American football coach and former player Garret Dillahunt, American actor Garret FitzGerald (1926–2011), Irish Fine Gael politician Garret Graves, the United States representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district Garret Greenfield, American football player Garret Hobart (1844–1899), the 24th Vice President of the United States Garret McGuire, American football coach and former player Garret Pettis, a retire…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Garret's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Garret

How Many People Have the Name Garret?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,184 people in the United States currently share the name Garret. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,084 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Garret a Common or Rare Name?

Garret 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 Garret Mean?

Garret means "small room" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Garret in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Garret Most Popular?

The name Garret reached peak popularity in 2000, with 590 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 Garret?

Approximately 12,184 people named Garret live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,241. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,084 Americans.

Is Garret a rare name?

Garret is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,084 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garret mean?

Garret means "small room" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Garret more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garret are male and 0% are female.

When was Garret most popular?

Garret peaked in 2000 with 590 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.

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 US12,184
All-Time Births13,241
1 in X1 in 27,084
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year2000
World Rank#65,781
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.