How Popular (or Rare) was Gareth in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#130
1997 Rank
296
1997 Births
#117
Best Rank (1996)
373
Peak Year (1996)
2,098
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,062
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Gareth Story

Gareth is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #130 in 1997 with 296 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.6%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,062 boys born was named Gareth. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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