Garcia Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgar-SEE-uh / ɡɑːrˈsiːəSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: 'son of Garcia'; Portuguese: 'bearer of a spear'
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Garcia is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, commonly used as a given name. It has roots in the Visigothic name 'García,' which is believed to mean 'bear' or 'young.' The name has been prevalent in the Iberian Peninsula and has spread to Latin America and other regions. It is often associated with nobility and historical figures in Spanish history.
Trend Summary
The name Garcia has seen consistent usage in the United States, often reflecting Hispanic heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Garce
- Garciah
International Variants
- García (Spanish)
- García (Portuguese)
Famous people named Garcia
Garcia Marquez is a Colombian author celebrated for his novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'.
Fictional characters named Garcia
Garcia is a character in the TV series 'Criminal Minds,' serving as a technical analyst.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garcia was first seen in the United States in 1913. Garcia has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Garcia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Garcia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |