Garfield Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Garfield originates from Old English, combining the elements for 'spear' and 'field', meaning 'spear field'. It evolved through various forms in the English language. The name is associated with strength and has gained historical prominence through the presidency of James A. Garfield. It has no biblical relevance and is currently perceived as playful due to its association with a famous comic strip character.
The name Garfield is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Garfield has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Garfield' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 581st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 796th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1075th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1855th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7342nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14787th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Garfield' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garfield"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑrˌfiːld/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Garfield is derived from the Old English elements 'gar', meaning 'spear', and 'feld', meaning 'field'. It originally referred to a 'field with spears' or 'spear field'.
Meaning
spear field
Language Evolution
Garfield (modern English), Garefeld (Old English), Garafeld (Old Norse)
Historical Usage
The name Garfield gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, largely due to the presidency of James A. Garfield from 1881 to 1881.
Variants & Derivatives
Gar, Field, Garf, Garfy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Garfield is often associated with the popular comic strip character, a lasagna-loving cat, which has contributed to its playful and humorous image.
Famous People
James A. Garfield (20th President of the United States), Garfield the Cat (fictional character created by Jim Davis)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garfield"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Garfield"
"Garfield" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 581st of 7545 | 1,855 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 796th of 6773 | 1,140 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1075th of 7552 | 931 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1855th of 10718 | 384 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3338th of 16616 | 264 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7342nd of 24088 | 148 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14787th of 23106 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Garfield" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.03% 765th/1416 |
49.96% 689th/1379 |
20.92% 495th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
54.24% 844th/1556 |
31.28% 736th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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42.59% 1035th/2430 |
39.01% 1113th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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38.56% 1343rd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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43.75% 1958th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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63.07% 3257th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Garfield" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Garfield"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garfield" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.