Garrett Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Garrett is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Garrett?
Garrett is spelled G-A-R-R-E-T-T. The name has 7 letters.
Garrett at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Garrett may derive from Germanic elements meaning “spear” and “rule.”
- Origin
- Garrett is commonly associated with English and Irish usage and may derive from the personal names Gerard or Gerald.
- Pronunciation
- GARE-it · 2 syllables
Garrett Popularity in 2025
Rank#564
Recorded Births526
- Boys usage fell 4 places to #564 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Garrett Mean?
Garrett may derive from Germanic elements meaning “spear” and “rule.”
Origin: Garrett is commonly associated with English and Irish usage and may derive from the personal names Gerard or Gerald.
How Do You Pronounce Garrett?
PronunciationGARE-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Garrett?
- History
- Variants of Garrett have been used in medieval England and Ireland and are connected to Norman and Germanic roots.
Garrett Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 526 | #564 |
| 2024 | Boys | 530 | #560 |
| 2023 | Boys | 630 | #480 |
| 2022 | Boys | 665 | #461 |
| 2021 | Boys | 775 | #401 |
| 2020 | Boys | 857 | #364 |
| 2019 | Boys | 973 | #344 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,022 | #326 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,062 | #322 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,149 | #309 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,352 | #269 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,563 | #237 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,616 | #228 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,745 | #213 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,942 | #191 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,959 | #188 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,061 | #184 |
| 2008 | Girls | 11 | #10,084 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,448 | #161 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,562 | #162 |
When Was Garrett Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
5,840 recorded births
National rank #74
1999 · Boys
5,075 recorded births
National rank #78
2001 · Boys
5,061 recorded births
National rank #80
1998 · Boys
4,789 recorded births
National rank #80
Where Garrett Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #206 | 6 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| WV | #254 | 7 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |
| OH | #349 | 32 |
| VA | #351 | 23 |
| OK | #395 | 11 |
| PA | #397 | 26 |