Garnett
Meaning
“From an Old French/Latin surname for a dealer in garnets or a ruddy-complexioned person, ultimately Latin granatum 'pomegranate'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Garnett peaked in the 1900s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Garnett
People given the name Garnett in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Garnett deep dive
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