Garreth
boy nameGarreth entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #2682 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#2682
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3575 |
| 1960s | #3167 |
| 1970s | #4380 |
| 1980s | #4605 |
| 1990s | #4725 |
| 2000s | #7430 |
| 2010s | #10421 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Garreth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garreth alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garreth in 2025?
- Garreth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garreth most popular?
- Garreth peaked in 1969, reaching #2682 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garreth with classmates?
- Garreth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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