Garrett
Boy name · #564 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Garrett in class?
Garrett scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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. In 2025 the states with the most Garretts were TX (50), OH (32), FL (28), PA (26), CA (25). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.