How popular is the name Garth?

In 2010, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Garth, ranking 4,678th. Its peak was 1996, with 10 births.

Is Garth a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 9,666 US babies named Garth since 1880 were boys.

When was Garth most popular?

1954 in the United States, when 268 babies were named Garth, its highest rank at 444th.

Is Garth also a surname?

Yes. Garth is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.

The first name Garth

A boy’s name from Welsh.

1 syllable Male Also a surname

Meaning and origin

Welsh origin

Welsh garth probably has its influence on Welsh place names.

A form of Gareth.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Garth last appeared in the official list in 2010, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 1996, with 10 births (#1,235).

babies named Garth, 1996–2025

#4,678

rank in 2010

1996

peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Garth with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Garth at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 8 boys born in the United States were named Garth, the 9,183rd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1954, when 268 were.

9,666

babies named Garth since 1880

#9,183

rank in 2025

1954

peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Garth

18 on Wikidata, most written-about first

Garth Brooks
American country music singer and songwriter, born 1962
Garth Hudson
Canadian multi-instrumentalist (1937–2025)
Garth Ennis
British comics writer, born 1970
Garth Nix
Australian fantasy writer, born 1963
Garth Manton
Australian rower (1929–2024)
Garth Davis
Australian film and television director, born 1974
Garth Jennings
English filmmaker, born 1972
Garth Crooks
English footballer (born 1958)
Garth Snow
American ice hockey goaltender, born 1969
Garth Stein
American writer, born 1964
Garth Williams
American children's illustrator (1912-1996)
Garth Joseph
Dominica basketball player, born 1973

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Questions

What does the name Garth mean?: Welsh garth probably has its influence on Welsh place names.
What is the origin of the name Garth?: Welsh garth probably has its influence on Welsh place names.
How popular is the name Garth?: In 2010, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Garth, ranking 4,678th. Its peak was 1996, with 10 births.
Is Garth a boy's or a girl's name?: Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 9,666 US babies named Garth since 1880 were boys.
When was Garth most popular?: 1954 in the United States, when 268 babies were named Garth, its highest rank at 444th.
What name is Garth a form of?: Garth is a form of Gareth.
Is Garth also a surname?: Yes. Garth is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.