Garfield
Also Garfeld, from Old English gār (“spear”) + feld (“field”).
Every Garfield since 1880 — 5,566 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Garfield
Garfield is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,651 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,566 American babies have been named Garfield. Its peak came in 1881, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Garfield stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Garfield year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,651 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,758 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,162 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,020 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,901 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,880 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,130 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,672 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,786 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,688 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,656 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,228 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,163 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,687 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,897 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,574 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,445 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,761 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,027 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,634 |
| 1965 | 29 | #1,443 |
| 1960 | 31 | #1,443 |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,142 |
| 1950 | 70 | #815 |
| 1945 | 59 | #812 |
| 1940 | 79 | #681 |
| 1935 | 54 | #853 |
| 1930 | 72 | #751 |
| 1925 | 95 | #656 |
| 1920 | 104 | #620 |
| 1915 | 101 | #564 |
| 1910 | 43 | #409 |
| 1905 | 23 | #470 |
| 1900 | 32 | #394 |
| 1895 | 15 | #537 |
| 1890 | 28 | #331 |
| 1885 | 34 | #286 |
| 1880 | 122 | #111 |
Famous people named Garfield
- Garfield Sobers Cricketer · b. 1936
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Garfield mean?
Also Garfeld, from Old English gār (“spear”) + feld (“field”).
How popular is the name Garfield in 2025?
Garfield ranked #12,651 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Garfield?
5,566 babies have been named Garfield in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Garfield most popular?
Garfield peaked in 1881, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Garfield a boy or girl name?
Garfield is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Garfield rising or falling?
Garfield is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Garfield?
Well-known people named Garfield include Garfield Sobers (cricketer).