How Many People Are Named Garth?

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

Garth
Very Rare
Old English

Garth means 'enclosure' in Old English and it's super rare, with only 1 in 51,233 Americans named Garth today. That's just 6,441 people in the US, making it a very unique choice.

~2,926
Living in US
1 in 113,277
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Enclosure
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,441
Worldwide Bearers
#23,359
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
100
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
96
🇵🇭 Philippines
89
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
65
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
64
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
35
🇿🇲 Zambia
31
🇹🇭 Thailand
29
🇮🇪 Ireland
26
🇩🇪 Germany
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,441 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
519
Would be under 30 (5%)
3,639
Would be 30–60 (38%)
5,501
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 9,659 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

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

📜 Garth Through the Generations

Garth peaked in popularity back in 1954 when 268 babies were given this name, but it's seeing a resurgence now. The average age of someone named Garth is 65, indicating that most people bearing this name are part of an older generation. With 519 under 30, 3,639 aged 30 to 60, and 5,501 over 60, it's clear that Garth is more commonly found among those who grew up during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,034
Utah 637
New York 592
Michigan 571
Pennsylvania 383
Ohio 319
Washington 256
Idaho 238
Texas 177
Oregon 175

✨ Similar Names to Garth

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Garth's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Garth

How Many People Have the Name Garth?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,926 people in the United States currently share the name Garth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Garth a Common or Rare Name?

Garth 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 Garth Mean?

Garth means "enclosure" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Garth Most Popular?

The name Garth reached peak popularity in 1954, with 268 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 Garth?

Approximately 2,926 people named Garth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,926. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,277 Americans.

Is Garth a rare name?

Garth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,277 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garth mean?

Garth means "enclosure" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Garth more male or female?

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

When was Garth most popular?

Garth peaked in 1954 with 268 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.

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 US2,926
All-Time Births2,926
1 in X1 in 113,277
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1954
World Rank#23,359
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.