UK boy's name
Garret
A common English surname derived from the Middle English word "garite" meaning watch tower.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Garret is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Garret popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Garret. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Garret ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Garret.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Garret as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Garret mean?
The name Garret has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically derived from the Old English word "gerƥefa," which means "granter" or "bestower." This name was commonly used in medieval England and was associated with individuals who held positions of authority, such as stewards or administrators.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Garret was particularly prevalent in regions of England and parts of the Germanic lands. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from that period.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Garret was Garret FitzGerald, who lived in the 12th century and served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland under King Henry II. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of Ireland and the establishment of English rule in the country.
Another prominent individual was Garret Augustus Hobart, who was born in 1844 and served as the 24th Vice President of the United States under President William McKinley from 1897 until his death in 1899. He was a prominent lawyer and politician from New Jersey.
In the realm of literature, Garret Nazianzus, also known as Gregory of Nazianzus, was a celebrated 4th-century Christian bishop and theologian from Cappadocia, renowned for his influential theological writings and his role in the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD.
The name Garret also has religious significance, appearing in biblical texts. For instance, the Book of Tobit mentions a character named Garret, who was one of the seven archangels in the apocryphal tradition.
Other notable individuals who bore the name Garret include Garret Augustus Morgan Sr. (1877-1963), an African American inventor best known for patenting the first automatic traffic signal and the safety hood, a precursor to the gas mask. Garret FitzGerald (1913-2011) was an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 1981 to 1987.
While the name Garret may have waned in popularity in recent times, it remains an integral part of various cultural and historical contexts, carrying with it a rich legacy spanning multiple centuries and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Garret over time
The chart below shows babies named Garret registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Garret, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garret by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Garret was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Garret
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Garret: questions and answers
How popular is the name Garret in the UK right now?
In 2004, Garret was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Garret most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Garret in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Garret?
A common English surname derived from the Middle English word "garite" meaning watch tower.
How many people are called Garret in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Garret across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.