Garnett Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garnett originates from the Old French name Garnier, meaning 'to equip' or 'to protect'. It evolved through various forms, including Garnier and Garnet, before becoming Garnett in modern English. The name conveys traits of strength and protection, although it has no specific biblical relevance.
The name Garnett is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Garnett has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Garnett' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 880th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1165th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1992nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4319th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8253rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12998th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 818th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1160th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2706th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7120th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Garnett' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garnett"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːrnɪt/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Garnett is derived from the Old French name 'Garnier', which is composed of the elements 'garn' meaning 'to equip' or 'to protect' and 'ier' indicating a person associated with an action.
Meaning
To equip, to protect
Language Evolution
Garnier (Old French), Garnet (Middle English), Garnett (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Garnett gained popularity in England during the medieval period and has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Garnet, Garnette, Garny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Garnett is perceived as a traditional yet unique name that carries a sense of strength and reliability.
Famous People
Garnett Briscoe, American politician, Kevin Garnett, American former professional basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garnett"
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 "Garnett"
"Garnett" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 718th of 7545 | 1,277 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 880th of 6773 | 952 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1165th of 7552 | 794 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1992nd of 10718 | 350 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4319th of 16616 | 180 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8253rd of 24088 | 122 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12998th of 23106 | 41 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 818th of 9107 | 1,438 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1160th of 9204 | 749 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2706th of 12526 | 336 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7120th of 19264 | 95 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Garnett" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
61.37% 869th/1416 |
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21.56% 510th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.87% 972nd/1546 |
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25.92% 610th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
29.16% 832nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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41.16% 1448th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Garnett" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
43.29% 613th/1416 |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
26.97% 638th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
66.56% 1029th/1546 |
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35.53% 836th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
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65.72% 1875th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Garnett"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garnett" 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.