Gareth
5 countries#2765 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gareth was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,407 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1996 with 398 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,394 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #2765 · peaked in 2016 with 104 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,063 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 1996 with 373 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,956 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1980 with 222 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
388 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 75 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
62 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2019 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gareth’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2248 | — |
| 2007 | #2372 | ↓124 |
| 2008 | #2432 | ↓60 |
| 2009 | #2753 | ↓321 |
| 2010 | #2511 | ↑242 |
| 2011 | #2403 | ↑108 |
| 2012 | #2678 | ↓275 |
| 2013 | #2364 | ↑314 |
| 2014 | #1559 | ↑805 |
| 2015 | #1581 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #1575 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #1746 | ↓171 |
| 2018 | #2101 | ↓355 |
| 2019 | #2339 | ↓238 |
| 2020 | #2658 | ↓319 |
| 2021 | #2819 | ↓161 |
| 2022 | #2493 | ↑326 |
| 2023 | #2737 | ↓244 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↑100 |
| 2025 | #2765 | ↓128 |
Frequently asked questions about Gareth
Is Gareth a popular name?
Yes — Gareth currently ranks #2765 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gareth more common for boys or girls?
Gareth is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gareth most popular?
Gareth peaked in 2016 in United States, with 104 recorded births that year.
Is Gareth rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gareth’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3897 in 1916 to #2765 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gareth?
At least 8,863 babies have been recorded with the name Gareth across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gareth popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gareth appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Gareth?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gareth include Dwight, Farid, Hakim, Jafet.
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