Garrett is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Old Irish word " Gearóid" which means "strong spear". The name was popular among the Normans who brought it to Ireland in the 12th century. Throughout history, Garrett has been associated with notable figures such as Saint Garrett, an early Christian bishop and martyr, and Sir Garret Whetstone, a knight of King Richard III. Today, Garrett is still a common name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries, known for its strong and powerful connotation.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Garreth has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States.
The earliest record of the name Garreth being given to babies is in 1940, with five births that year. This number remained consistent for a decade until it increased to six births in 1962. The following years saw fluctuations in the number of births given the name Garreth, ranging from five to eleven births annually.
The peak popularity of the name Garreth occurred between 1988 and 1990, with seventeen births in 1988, nineteen in 1989, and eighteen in 1990. This period indicates a significant interest in the name during this timeframe.
However, the popularity of the name Garreth has since declined. From 2000 onwards, the number of annual births with the name Garreth has fluctuated between five and ten, with only a brief increase to sixteen births in both 2001 and 2002. The most recent data shows that there were seven births named Garreth in 2016 and five in 2017.
In total, over the years from 1940 to 2017, there have been 430 babies born in the United States with the name Garreth. This data demonstrates the ebb and flow of popularity for this particular name over time.