Garfield
boy name#12008 in 2025Garfield entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #88 in 1881, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#88
peak (1881)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #246 |
| 1890s | #432 |
| 1900s | #410 |
| 1910s | #531 |
| 1920s | #662 |
| 1930s | #794 |
| 1940s | #844 |
| 1950s | #1067 |
| 1960s | #1375 |
| 1970s | #2111 |
| 1980s | #3170 |
| 1990s | #4143 |
| 2000s | #7318 |
| 2010s | #9663 |
| 2020s | #12077 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Garfield are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garfield alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garfield in 2025?
- Garfield ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Garfield most popular?
- Garfield peaked in 1881, reaching #88 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garfield with classmates?
- Garfield will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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