Garrick
Garrick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear king, ruler with a spear, or oak grove.
Origin and history
Garrick is a traditional English name derived from Old English roots associated with spear power or oak trees. It has long been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,439 babies in the United States have been named Garrick since 1880. It ranks #1652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 77 |
| 1950-1960 | 285 |
| 1960-1970 | 458 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,248 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,141 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,170 |
| 2000-2010 | 615 |
| 2010-2019 | 350 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Garrick
- Garrick Utley: Journalist, Television Host
- Garrick Ohlsson: Pianist, Musician
Nicknames
Garry, Rick
Fun facts
- Garrick originally developed as an English surname before transitioning into use as a masculine given name.
- The name is famously associated with David Garrick, the influential 18th-century English actor and playwright.