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How Many People Are Named Garrett?
Estimated people named Garrett living in the U.S. today
128,028
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 135,674
- Peak year: 2000 (5,850 births)
- Estimated living today: 128,028
Garrett by age group — who carries the name today?
Garrett popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Garrett
Garrett has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 135,674 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 128,028 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,670 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Garretts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Garrett in the US?
An estimated 128,028 people named Garrett are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Garrett uncommon — about 1 in 2,670 Americans.
Is Garrett a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Garrett is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Garrett most popular?
Garrett peaked in 2000, when 5,850 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Garrett?
Garrett ranks #425 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).