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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Garfield — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Garett|Gargi
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Garfield

GAR-feeld · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12752 in 2021

Peak: #12752 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12752 in 2021

Peak: #12752 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #12752 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishOld English RootClassicStrongSurname-to-Given2-syllableMasculineVintagePresidentialRare
Character
lazy charmwitty humorindependent spiritsardonic wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Garfields

lazysarcasticcynicalwittyindifferent
STRONG
High confidence

Garfield is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Garfield at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'gar' (spear) and 'feld' (field), meaning 'spear field' or battlefield.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#12752 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Garfield (cartoon character)
Animated cat
Similar Sound
MansfieldSheffieldAshfieldEnfieldCanfield
Similar Style
AtticusChesterMagnusArchibaldEdmund
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Garfield
TheodoreEvelynIrisHenryMargaretWalterJosephine
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Garfield · Overview
Summary

Garfield is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 25/100 ↓ Fading

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Garfield carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
garfield.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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