Garrett
Boy name · #564 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Garrett? In official American birth records, Garrett has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 526 baby boys were named Garrett, placing it at #564 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #269, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,422 boys born in 2025 was named Garrett.
The 145-year story
Garrett first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 13 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 5,840 boys were named Garrett — good for #74 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Garrett per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Garrett in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Garrett is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Garrett will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Garrett is most common
Geography matters for names, and Garrett is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Garrett is most common in OK (0.6 per 1,000), VA (0.6 per 1,000), OH (0.6 per 1,000), LA (0.6 per 1,000), SC (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Garrett is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Garrett
Statistically, parents drawn to Garrett tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Gustavo, Gerardo, Enrique, Trevor, and Devin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Garrett | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 526 | #564 |
| 2024 | 530 | #560 |
| 2023 | 630 | #480 |
| 2022 | 665 | #461 |
| 2021 | 775 | #401 |
| 2020 | 857 | #364 |
| 2019 | 973 | #344 |
| 2018 | 1,022 | #326 |
| 2017 | 1,062 | #322 |
| 2016 | 1,149 | #309 |
| 2015 | 1,352 | #269 |
| 2014 | 1,563 | #237 |
| 2013 | 1,616 | #228 |
| 2012 | 1,745 | #213 |
| 2011 | 1,942 | #191 |
| 2010 | 1,959 | #188 |
| 2009 | 2,061 | #184 |
| 2008 | 2,448 | #161 |
| 2007 | 2,562 | #162 |
| 2006 | 2,965 | #139 |
| 2005 | 3,262 | #124 |
| 2004 | 3,688 | #114 |
| 2003 | 3,981 | #106 |
| 2002 | 4,357 | #91 |
| 2001 | 5,061 | #80 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Garrett?
In official American birth records, the name Garrett first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 13 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Garrett a popular boy name?
Garrett ranked #564 among boys in 2025 with 526 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #269.
When was the name Garrett most popular?
Garrett peaked in 2000, when 5,840 American boys received the name (ranked #74 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Garrett?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,422 newborn American boys was named Garrett. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.