Garfield
Peaked at #88 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Garfield — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#88
in 1881
Last ranked
#12752
in 2021
Years tracked
135
1880–2021
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Garfield reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #88 nationally with 147 babies given the name that year.
Garfield hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #12752.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #12,752 | 5 |
| 2019 | #9,161 | 8 |
| 2015 | #9,019 | 8 |
| 2013 | #9,066 | 8 |
| 2010 | #12,900 | 5 |
| 2009 | #7,368 | 11 |
| 2008 | #7,879 | 10 |
| 2007 | #10,130 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Garfield most popular?
Garfield was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #88 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Garfield becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Garfield?
At least 5,561 babies have been recorded with the name Garfield in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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