Garth
Meaning
from Middle English garth, an enclosed yard or garden, from Old Norse gardr; originally a surname.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Garth peaked in the 1950s and the 1990s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Garth
People given the name Garth in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 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 Garth deep dive
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