Garet Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garet is a name of French origin, meaning 'brave with a spear'. It evolved from the Old French name Garret, which in turn comes from the name Gerard. The name reflects traits of bravery and strength, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Garet gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Garet is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Garet has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Garet' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5699th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5842nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2923rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1962nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11719th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Garet' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garet"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛrɪt/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Garet is derived from the Old French name 'Garret', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Gerard', meaning 'brave with a spear'.
Meaning
brave with a spear
Language Evolution
Gerard, Garret, Garet
Historical Usage
Garet gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly as a variation of Garrett.
Variants & Derivatives
Garrett, Garry, Garett
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Garet is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Garet Garrett, an American journalist and author., Garet McClellan, a notable athlete.
📊 Garet Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 71 peak births in 1999
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garet"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Garet"
"Garet" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5699th of 6773 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5842nd of 7552 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2923rd of 10718 | 190 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1962nd of 16616 | 567 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2675th of 24088 | 645 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11719th of 23106 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Garet" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
35.62% 2250th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
43.48% 3180th/7313 |
39.58% 2954th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Garet" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Garet"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garet" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.