How old is someone named Garrett?
The average Garrett is 29 years old.
Half of all living Garretts are between 22 and 36.
When was Garrett popular?
Garrett rose fast and peaked in 2000, then faded almost as fast. 50% of all Garretts were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 172 | 0 |
| 1910s | 544 | 0 |
| 1920s | 786 | 0 |
| 1930s | 726 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,324 | 580 |
| 1950s | 1,773 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 3,095 | 2,500 |
| 1970s | 6,674 | 6,000 |
| 1980s | 20,627 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 45,464 | 44,000 |
| 2000s | 36,304 | 36,000 |
| 2010s | 14,404 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 3,983 | 4,000 |
How many Garretts are still alive?
About 130,000 Garretts are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Garrett since 1880.
Nearly every Garrett ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Garrett?
About two in five living Garretts are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 38%
- Gen Z 43%
- Gen Alpha 10%
Is Garrett an old name?
Somewhat. Garrett is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Garrett will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Garrett a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Garretts are men.
Names the same age as Garrett
NAME TWIN
Garrett's name twin is Devin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Devin's age curve is the closest match to Garrett's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Garret (33)
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Questions about the name Garrett
How old is the average Garrett?
The average Garrett in the US is 29 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Garrett?
About 130,000 Garretts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Garrett most popular?
In 2000, when about 5,900 baby boys were named Garrett.
Is Garrett a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 43% of living Garretts, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this