Garfield Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAR-field / /ˈɡɑːr.fɪld/

English; Old French

Meaning

English: spear field; Old French: from the town of Garfiel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Garfield has English origins, derived from a combination of the elements 'gar' meaning spear and 'field' meaning open land. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The name is also associated with the surname of U.S. President James A. Garfield, which contributed to its recognition. Additionally, it has been used in popular culture, notably in the comic strip featuring the character Garfield the cat.

Trend Summary

Garfield experienced a peak in popularity in the late 19th century and has since declined in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gar
  • Field

International Variants

  • Garfiel (Spanish)

Famous people named Garfield

Garfield Sobers is a former West Indian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport.

Garfield Ellis is a Jamaican author known for his novels and short stories that explore themes of identity and culture.

Garfield Weston was a British businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the retail industry and charitable causes.

Fictional characters named Garfield

Garfield is the titular character in the comic strip created by Jim Davis, known for his love of lasagna and disdain for Mondays.

Garfield the cat appears in various animated television series and movies, often showcasing his humorous interactions with his owner Jon Arbuckle.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Garfield was first seen in the United States in 1880. Garfield has ranked as high as #178 nationally, which occurred in 1881, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, New York, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Garfield has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Garfield (1999)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880122
1881147
188269
188349
188430
188534
188638
188726
188831
188929
189028
189123
189226
189312
189420
189515
189620
189718
189822
189919
190032
190124
190226
190319
190431
190523
190631
190737
190829
190935
191043
191138
191257
191370
191481
1915101
191698
1917101
1918119
1919111
1920104
1921102
1922104
192399
192494
192595
192686
192797
192874
192977
193072
193170
193269
193354
193460
193554
193648
193754
193863
193967
194079
194170
194262
194342
194466
194559
194661
194748
194862
194967
195070
195143
195269
195369
195450
195543
195649
195746
195839
195931
196031
196146
196226
196347
196434
196529
196625
196733
196827
196935
197028
197121
197226
197317
197428
197523
197616
197720
197824
197915
198017
198123
198214
198318
198419
19859
19869
198720
198812
198918
199026
199117
199220
199310
199426
199512
199611
199714
199813
199914
200012
200111
200211
200313
200411
200511
20065
20077
200810
200911
20105
20138
20158
20198
20215