Garnet Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
22% Masculine / 78% Feminine
Meaning:
Garnet means 'pomegranate' and is associated with strength and passion.
Meaning of the Name Garnet
Garnet is a name of English origin that comes from the gemstone 'garnet'. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'granatum', meaning 'pomegranate', due to the resemblance of the gemstone to the fruit's red seeds. The name is often associated with qualities like strength, passion, and protection. In ancient times, garnets were believed to possess healing properties and provide good luck to the wearer.
Popularity of the Name Garnet
The popularity for the name Garnet peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 258 births, which ranked number 770 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Garnet had the most female births in 1918 with 258, which ranked number 407 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 55, which ranked number 898 out of 4,810 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Garnet
- 20 Year Trend of Garnet: 250.00%
Popularity of Garnet by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Garnet. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Garnet in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Garnet is a great pick!
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