Garfield
Garfield is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear field or triangular paddock.
Origin and history
Garfield is an English name originating as a habitational surname meaning 'spear field'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, largely inspired by President James A. Garfield, but has become rare in recent decades. Today, it is widely recognized through pop culture, most notably the famous fictional comic strip cat.
Popularity in the United States
5,566 babies in the United States have been named Garfield since 1880. It ranks #1628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.5 %)
- VA (16.4 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- MS (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 575 |
| 1890-1900 | 203 |
| 1900-1910 | 287 |
| 1910-1920 | 819 |
| 1920-1930 | 932 |
| 1930-1940 | 611 |
| 1940-1950 | 616 |
| 1950-1960 | 509 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Garfield
- Garfield Wood: inventor, boat racer
Nicknames
Gar, Garry
Fun facts
- The name saw a surge in usage as a given name in the United States following the presidency and tragic assassination of James A. Garfield in 1881.
- The name became globally famous in 1978 with the creation of Jim Davis's lasagna-loving cartoon cat, Garfield.