Garrett
How to say it: GAIR-it · /ˈɡærət/
Variant of Gerard, from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'brave/hardy'.
Garrett was the 544th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 526 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #744 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #544 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 526 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,302 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #744 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
During the 1990s Garrett hit its high and then grew rarer. It remains far below that peak and is expected to ease down further.
What goes with it
Short and forceful, Garrett pairs crisp sounds with a strong feel. Gavin shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Garrett is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Garrett
- Garrett Hedlund (born 1984)American actor
- Garrett Reisman (born 1968)American astronaut
- Garrett Morris (born 1937)American actor
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