Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Garfield
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1881
Peak births
147
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Garfield
How many people are named Garfield?
An estimated 1,463 living Americans are named Garfield.
How rare is Garfield?
Garfield is very rare among babies today, with 5 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.6% from its 1881 peak.
How old is the typical Garfield?
The median age of a living American named Garfield is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 73 years old.
Is Garfield still popular?
Yes — Garfield is currently rising in popularity, with 5 births in 2025.
Where is Garfield most common?
Garfield has its strongest geographic signal in Virginia, where it appears 5.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 18812025
Peak year
1881
Decline from peak
96.6%
2025
5
All-time
5,566