Garnell
boy nameGarnell entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2050 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2050
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3344 |
| 1920s | #3510 |
| 1930s | #2713 |
| 1940s | #3181 |
| 1950s | #2626 |
| 1960s | #2829 |
| 1970s | #4284 |
| 1980s | #5427 |
| 1990s | #6843 |
| 2000s | #10894 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Garnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garnell alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garnell in 2025?
- Garnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garnell most popular?
- Garnell peaked in 1939, reaching #2050 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garnell with classmates?
- Garnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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