Garic
Of Welsh origin, denoting a beloved or beloved one.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Garic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garic today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garic births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Garic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,359
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Garic: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Garic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Garic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Garic
The given name Garic has its roots in the Old Germanic language, originating from the region that is now modern-day Germany. The name can be traced back to the 5th century AD, during the time of the great migration of Germanic tribes across Europe. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gair," which means "spear" or "lance," and the suffix "-ik," which denotes a diminutive form.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Garic can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 6th century. It was mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Frankish king Clovis I during his conquest of Gaul. However, it is essential to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied during that period due to the lack of standardized writing systems.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Garic was relatively uncommon but not entirely forgotten. One notable figure who bore this name was Garic the Poet, a 9th-century Frankish scholar and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy. His works were widely circulated among the monastic communities of the time, contributing to the preservation of the name.
During the Renaissance period, the name Garic gained some popularity among the nobility and upper classes of Germanic regions. One prominent individual with this name was Garic von Eisenberg, a 16th-century German knight and military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. He played a crucial role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire and was renowned for his bravery and leadership skills.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Garic Müller, a 17th-century German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is remembered for his work on calculating the orbits of comets and planets.
In the 19th century, the name Garic resurfaced in literary circles. Garic Hartmann, a German poet and writer, gained recognition for his romantic poetry and novels that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
It is important to note that while the name Garic has a rich historical background, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries. This may be due to the gradual decline of Germanic influences and the rise of other cultural and linguistic traditions across Europe.
People
Garic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Garic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Garic a common name?
We classify Garic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garic most popular?
The single biggest year for Garic was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garic is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Garic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Garic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garic in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Garic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Garic in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Garic can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Garic?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.