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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GAR-ik //ˈɡɛrɪk//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: spear ruler; German: strong with a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garrick has its roots in Old English and is derived from the elements "gar" meaning "spear" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "spear ruler" or "ruler with a spear." The name entered the English language through the Norman influence in the 11th century, as the Normans brought with them various names that were derived from Old Germanic roots, which were then adapted into Old French before being incorporated into Middle English. Historically, the name Garrick gained prominence in the 18th century, particularly through the influence of David Garrick, a renowned English actor and playwright who lived from 1717 to 1779.
Garrick was instrumental in the development of modern acting techniques and is often credited with elevating the status of the theatrical profession in England. His contributions to the arts, including his role in the management of Drury Lane Theatre, helped to solidify the name's association with creativity and performance.
Culturally, the name Garrick has been associated with strength and leadership due to its etymological roots. The imagery of a spear, a traditional symbol of power and protection, resonates with the qualities of a strong leader.
Additionally, the name has been used in various literary works and has appeared in historical texts, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of English-speaking societies. While diminutive forms such as Garry may exist, the name Garrick itself has maintained a distinct identity, often evoking a sense of nobility and artistic flair.
Famous people named Garrick
In this section, you will find notable people named Garrick. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Garrick who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Garrick who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Garrick Ohlsson is a pianist best known for his interpretations of Chopin, Beethoven, and Brahms.
Garrick Hagon is an actor best known for Star Wars, Batman, and The Last of the Mohicans.
Fictional characters named Garrick
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Garrick is a fictional character from the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is a Ferengi bartender and owner of Quark's Bar, known for his cunning business acumen and involvement in various schemes.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Garrick. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garrick was first seen in the United States in 1927.
Garrick has ranked as high as #940 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Garrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Garrick is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Garrick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Garrick (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Garrick.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2003 | 75 |
| 2002 | 72 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2000 | 79 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 1998 | 76 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1993 | 122 |
| 1992 | 133 |
| 1991 | 170 |
| 1990 | 251 |
| 1989 | 258 |
| 1988 | 85 |
| 1987 | 82 |
| 1986 | 95 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1984 | 85 |
| 1983 | 108 |
| 1982 | 112 |
| 1981 | 103 |
| 1980 | 103 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1978 | 94 |
| 1977 | 90 |
| 1976 | 107 |
| 1975 | 112 |
| 1974 | 137 |
| 1973 | 233 |
| 1972 | 201 |
| 1971 | 100 |
| 1970 | 89 |
| 1969 | 70 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1967 | 69 |
| 1966 | 47 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1963 | 37 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |