Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Garfield

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      From the Triangular Field

      Variations

      Arrielle, Darielle, Fielding
      The name Garfield can be traced back to its English origins, where it derives from the elements gar, meaning triangle, and field, indicating a plot of land. This etymology gives the name its literal meaning, From the Triangular Field. The name Garfield has a long history, making appearances in various contexts throughout time.

      In historical records, the name Garfield first emerged as a name, indicating individuals who either lived near or owned land in a triangular field. Over time, it transitioned into a given name and gained popularity in English-speaking countries. Notably, the name Garfield rose to prominence in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This surge can be attributed to the influence of the 20th President of the United States, James A. Garfield, whose presidency tragically ended with his assassination in 1881.

      In modern-day usage, the name Garfield can still be found, although its popularity has declined compared to its peak in the early 1900s. It is primarily used as a masculine given name and occasionally as a name. Although not as common as it once was, the name Garfield continues to carry historical significance and holds a place in the American cultural lexicon due to President James A. Garfield's legacy.

      Based on our records...

      Williams

      Williams

      This is the most common surname associated with Garfield.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Garfield.
      Garfield

      Garfield

      This is the most common name for a child of a Garfield.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1880 is when there were the most people born with the first name Garfield.

      Explore the origins of another name.