Garcia
Pronunciation: [ g-ahrs-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Garcia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 371 babies have been named Garcia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garcia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,153 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,153
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Garcia
Garcia is a boy name .
Is Garcia a boy or girl name? Garcia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,153 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,456. Garcia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Garcia is currently ranked #35,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garcia include Gar, Garc, Garcy, Garcie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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