Garnet
- Pronunciation
- [Gar-net]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- A Dark-Red Gemstone Named For The Pomegranate Because Of Its Color.
- Origin
- English
Garnet Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,905 baby girls have been named Garnet. The name peaked in 1918 with 258 US births that year (rank #407). In 2024, ranked #16044 nationally — 15,637 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Garnet
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Garnet births are: Ohio (1,097), West Virginia (877), Pennsylvania (544).
Other English-Origin Names Like Garnet
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Garnet's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Garnet
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Compare Garnet to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Garnet against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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