Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Garnett
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
87
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Garnett
How many people are named Garnett?
An estimated 1,230 living Americans are named Garnett.
How rare is Garnett?
Garnett is very rare among babies today, with 5 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 94.3% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Garnett?
The median age of a living American named Garnett is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 72 years old.
Is Garnett still popular?
Yes — Garnett is currently rising in popularity, with 5 births in 2025.
Where is Garnett most common?
Garnett has its strongest geographic signal in Virginia, where it appears 12.6× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
94.3%
2025
5
All-time
3,857