Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1916
Gartrell
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Gartrell, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Gartrell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 15 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Gartrell recorded 15 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1963.
- 15 total births
- 1916–1963 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Gartrell since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1963.
- 15
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Gartrell was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
5 babies were named Gartrell in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Gartrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gartrell splits its recorded history at 1924: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births).
Gartrell at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Gartrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1963
- Peak year (1916)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Gartrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gartrell's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Gartrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gartrell? ▼
15 babies have been named Gartrell since 1916. It was last recorded in 1963. The peak year was 1916 with 5 births.
When was Gartrell most popular? ▼
Gartrell was most popular in the 1910s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Gartrell been used? ▼
Gartrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 48 years of data through 1963.
What names are similar to Gartrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gary, Garrett, Garry, Garland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gartrell's data
- Gartrell's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gartrell
Nearby Names Like Gartrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gartrell
Gary Boy
#1133 902,152 births
Garrett Boy
#560 135,762 births
Garry Boy
#5071 47,670 births
Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
#6480 13,247 births
Compare Gartrell side by side: Gartrell vs Gary Gartrell vs Garrett Gartrell vs Garry
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gartrell: Baby Name Since 1916 - 15 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gartrell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gartrell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.