Boy · #10,151 in 2026

Garit

Name: Popularity of the name Garit in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Garit, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,151

Peak Rank

#8,454 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2005

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#8454

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garit

Garit first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Garits were born — ranking #8,454 that year. As of 2026, Garit ranks #10,151 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Garits have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Garit

Phonetically similar names — useful when Garit is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Garratt
Garrett
Garret
Garrote
Garrotte
Garrot
Garrott
Garote
Carrot
Carat
Karat
Karot

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garit

What does the name Garit mean?

Garit is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garit in 2026?

In 2026, Garit ranks #10,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Garit most popular?

Garit reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #8,454 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Garit a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Garit is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Garit?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garit include Dionysius, Jonthomas, Kenten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garit

Garit is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Garit's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #8,454. Use the chart and map above to compare Garit's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.