Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garret is an Irish name that means 'brave spear', derived from the Old French and Germanic roots. It has evolved through historical forms such as Garrard and Gerard. The name is often associated with traits of strength and bravery, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈɡærɪt/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Garret is derived from the Old French name 'Garrard', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Meaning
brave spear
Language Evolution
Garrard, Garret, Gerard
Historical Usage
The name Garret gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was commonly used in Ireland and England.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerard, Garrett, Garry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Garret is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with strength and bravery.
Famous People
Garret Dillahunt, Garret Anderson, Garret Brown
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 590 peak births in 2000
Geographic Spread
Popular across 45 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2605th of 7545 | 159 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2058th of 6773 | 235 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1115th of 7552 | 859 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 869th of 10718 | 1,399 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 538th of 16616 | 5,078 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 677th of 24088 | 5,017 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3041st of 23106 | 468 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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69.91% 964th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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69.54% 1082nd/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.63% 1083rd/2227 |
33.50% 814th/2430 |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
29.73% 825th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.26% 830th/2937 |
26.59% 926th/3483 |
42.69% 1502nd/3518 |
17.78% 719th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.40% 420th/3685 |
13.72% 614th/4475 |
13.28% 690th/5194 |
7.33% 463rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.78% 494th/4582 |
16.62% 858th/5164 |
11.24% 822nd/7313 |
8.64% 645th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.16% 2078th/3984 |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
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Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Hawaii across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2605th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2058th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1115th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 869th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 538th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 677th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3041st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.