Boy
Garrett
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About Garrett
Garrett stands as a reliable, strong choice with decades of proven appeal. This name has consistently demonstrated staying power without ever becoming overly common, occupying that sweet spot between familiar and distinctive. Garrett projects competence and dependability—qualities any parent hopes to instill in their son. The hard consonants give it a masculine edge while remaining entirely approachable and friendly. Professionals named Garrett are taken seriously; children named Garrett fit in easily without blending into the background. This name works across all socioeconomic contexts and geographic regions, offering versatility that few names match. Garrett ages exceptionally well, sounding appropriate whether attached to a toddler, teenager, or CEO. Parents choosing Garrett demonstrate practical wisdom, selecting something substantive over fleeting trends while still giving their son a name with character and presence.
Popularity of the Name Garrett
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #510 | ||
| 1881 | #738 | ||
| 1882 | #477 | ||
| 1883 | #502 | ||
| 1884 | #495 | ||
| 1885 | #665 | ||
| 1886 | #459 | ||
| 1887 | #468 | ||
| 1888 | #668 | ||
| 1889 | #472 | ||
| 1890 | #497 | ||
| 1891 | #535 | ||
| 1892 | #486 | ||
| 1893 | #486 | ||
| 1894 | #645 | ||
| 1895 | #462 | ||
| 1896 | #262 | ||
| 1897 | #312 | ||
| 1898 | #409 | ||
| 1899 | #489 | ||
| 1900 | #421 | ||
| 1901 | #653 | ||
| 1902 | #663 | ||
| 1903 | #585 | ||
| 1904 | #660 | ||
| 1905 | #719 | ||
| 1906 | #494 | ||
| 1907 | #522 | ||
| 1908 | #468 | ||
| 1909 | #974 | ||
| 1910 | #740 | ||
| 1911 | #658 | ||
| 1912 | #654 | ||
| 1913 | #863 | ||
| 1914 | #647 | ||
| 1915 | #673 | ||
| 1916 | #784 | ||
| 1917 | #768 | ||
| 1918 | #704 | ||
| 1919 | #679 | ||
| 1920 | #717 | ||
| 1921 | #746 | ||
| 1922 | #669 | ||
| 1923 | #721 | ||
| 1924 | #780 | ||
| 1925 | #773 | ||
| 1926 | #696 | ||
| 1927 | #739 | ||
| 1928 | #837 | ||
| 1929 | #708 | ||
| 1930 | #931 | ||
| 1931 | #724 | ||
| 1932 | #731 | ||
| 1933 | #816 | ||
| 1934 | #712 | ||
| 1935 | #672 | ||
| 1936 | #720 | ||
| 1937 | #691 | ||
| 1938 | #705 | ||
| 1939 | #577 | ||
| 1940 | #569 | ||
| 1941 | #604 | ||
| 1942 | #620 | ||
| 1943 | #525 | ||
| 1944 | #586 | ||
| 1945 | #549 | ||
| 1946 | #518 | ||
| 1947 | #546 | ||
| 1948 | #508 | ||
| 1949 | #515 | ||
| 1950 | #521 | ||
| 1951 | #498 | ||
| 1952 | #540 | ||
| 1953 | #548 | ||
| 1954 | #562 | ||
| 1955 | #558 | ||
| 1956 | #579 | ||
| 1957 | #545 | ||
| 1958 | #576 | ||
| 1959 | #554 | ||
| 1960 | #577 | ||
| 1961 | #539 | ||
| 1962 | #504 | ||
| 1963 | #445 | ||
| 1964 | #453 | #78 | |
| 1965 | #458 | #74 | |
| 1966 | #429 | #66 | |
| 1967 | #416 | #78 | |
| 1968 | #399 | #79 | |
| 1969 | #358 | #71 | |
| 1970 | #320 | #72 | |
| 1971 | #313 | #84 | |
| 1972 | #329 | #85 | |
| 1973 | #347 | #71 | |
| 1974 | #331 | #75 | |
| 1975 | #316 | #103 | |
| 1976 | #314 | #103 | |
| 1977 | #271 | #87 | |
| 1978 | #251 | #87 | |
| 1979 | #201 | #101 | |
| 1980 | #189 | #106 | |
| 1981 | #167 | #101 | |
| 1982 | #180 | #129 | |
| 1983 | #173 | #147 | |
| 1984 | #156 | #126 | |
| 1985 | #138 | #151 | |
| 1986 | #117 | #155 | |
| 1987 | #113 | #169 | |
| 1988 | #118 | #164 | |
| 1989 | #102 | #169 | |
| 1990 | #99 | #158 | |
| 1991 | #91 | #209 | #149 |
| 1992 | #88 | #213 | #132 |
| 1993 | #79 | #153 | #154 |
| 1994 | #82 | #202 | #158 |
| 1995 | #80 | #186 | #147 |
| 1996 | #85 | #227 | #154 |
| 1997 | #85 | #295 | #199 |
| 1998 | #80 | #401 | #192 |
| 1999 | #78 | #251 | #163 |
| 2000 | #74 | #179 | |
| 2001 | #80 | #183 | |
| 2002 | #91 | #502 | #228 |
| 2003 | #106 | #221 | |
| 2004 | #114 | #458 | #245 |
| 2005 | #124 | #281 | |
| 2006 | #139 | #528 | #326 |
| 2007 | #162 | #325 | |
| 2008 | #161 | #762 | #403 |
| 2009 | #184 | #545 | |
| 2010 | #188 | #654 | #505 |
| 2011 | #191 | #802 | #402 |
| 2012 | #213 | #490 | |
| 2013 | #228 | #497 | |
| 2014 | #237 | #567 | |
| 2015 | #269 | #447 | |
| 2016 | #309 | #525 | |
| 2017 | #322 | #709 | |
| 2018 | #327 | #592 | |
| 2019 | #345 | #598 | |
| 2020 | #364 | #860 | |
| 2021 | #401 | #643 | #879 |
| 2022 | #461 | #736 | |
| 2023 | #480 | #761 | |
| 2024 | #560 | #831 | |
| 2025 | #564 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Garrett
Names Similar to Garrett
Nicknames for Garrett
- Gary
- Gar
- Gare
- Ret
- Rhett
Famous People Named Garrett
| Garrett Clayton | American actor and singer |
| Garrett Wang | American actor |
| Garrett Morris | American comedian and actor |
| Garrett Hedlund | American actor |
| Garrett Morgan | American inventor |
| Garrett Atkins | American baseball player |
| Garrett Richards | American baseball player |
| Garrett Gomez | American jockey |
| Garrett Temple | American basketball player |
| Garrett Camp | Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of Uber |
Characters Named Garrett
| Garrett Hawke | Dragon Age video game series |
| Garrett Jacob Hobbs | Hannibal Lecter book series |
| Garrett Scarymancer | Tales of Monkey Island video game series |
| Garrett Breedlove | Terms of Endearment film |
| Garrett McCall | Baywatch TV series |
| Garrett Turner | Person of Interest TV series |
| Garrett Douglas | Teen Wolf TV series |
| Garrett Blaine | Murder, She Wrote TV series |
| Garrett Wells | The Good Wife TV series |
| Garrett Kincaid | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries TV series |