Garfield
Pronunciation: [ g-AHRF-eeld ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Garfield first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,518 babies have been named Garfield in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garfield is past its peak , currently ranked #30,109 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,109
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Garfield
Garfield is a boy name .
Garfield is currently ranked #30,109 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garfield include Gar, Garf, Garfy, Garfie, Garfi, Garfiy, Garfiie, Eld, Eldy, Eldie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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