Garfield
Meaningtriangular field · Old English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #88 in 1881
5 babies were named Garfield in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Garfield you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Garfield, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Garfield would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGarfield has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Garfields, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #88. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGarfield was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningIn Old English, Garfield means “triangular field”.
About the name Garfield
Garfield is a boy name of English origin meaning “triangular field”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-eld”. US birth records list Garfield for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 136 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #88 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 533 | 1,875 boys |
| 1890s | 179 | 5,602 boys |
| 1900s | 211 | 4,736 boys |
| 1910s | 135 | 7,400 boys |
| 1920s | 85 | 11,818 boys |
| 1930s | 58 | 17,310 boys |
| 1940s | 43 | 23,332 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 39,185 boys |
| 1960s | 17 | 57,937 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,700 boys |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 115,875 boys |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 120,048 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 194,932 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Garfield
What does the name Garfield mean?
Garfield means “triangular field” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Garfield?
Garfield has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Garfield a boy or girl name?
Garfield is a boy name.
How popular is the name Garfield?
Garfield ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#88).