Garrix
A French surname transferred to forename meaning "spear from a walnut tree".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Garrix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garrix today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garrix births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garrix. 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 Garrix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,068
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Garrix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Garrix from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garrix 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 Garrix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Garrix
The given name Garrix is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic languages, specifically the Old High German dialect. It is thought to be derived from the root word "gar," which means "spear" or "javelin," and the suffix "-rix," meaning "ruler" or "leader." This combination suggests that Garrix may have been a name bestowed upon warriors or chieftains in medieval times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garrix can be found in the Codex Aureus, an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century AD. This text, which contains the Four Gospels in the Vulgate translation, mentions a scribe named Garrix who contributed to its creation. Unfortunately, little else is known about this individual's life or background.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Garrix von Schönburg was a prominent figure in the region now known as Saxony, Germany. He was a member of the influential Schönburg family and served as a knight and military commander during the Crusades. Historical records indicate that he participated in the Third Crusade, led by Richard the Lionheart, and played a pivotal role in several battles against the Saracens.
During the Renaissance period, a notable bearer of the name Garrix was the Italian artist and sculptor Garrix Benevento, who lived from 1459 to 1533. Born in Naples, Benevento was renowned for his exquisite marble sculptures, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy. His most famous work is the "Pietà" sculpture in the Basilica of Santa Chiara in Naples.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Garrix Diderot (1713-1784) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Diderot was a prominent figure in the French intellectual circles of his time and was one of the principal editors of the Encyclopédie, a pioneering work that aimed to compile and disseminate human knowledge.
Another notable figure named Garrix was the Dutch explorer and navigator Garrix van der Linden (1802-1876). Van der Linden led several expeditions to the East Indies and was instrumental in mapping and charting various islands and territories in the region. His detailed accounts and maps provided valuable information for future explorers and colonists.
While the name Garrix has not been as widely used in recent centuries, it has a rich historical background that spans various cultures and time periods. From warriors and nobles to artists and explorers, the name Garrix has been borne by individuals who have left their mark on history in diverse ways.
People
Garrix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garrix 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
Garrix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garrix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garrix 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Garrix a common name?
We classify Garrix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garrix most popular?
The single biggest year for Garrix was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garrix is about 6 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 Garrix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Garrix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garrix 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 Garrix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Garrix 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 Garrix 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 Garrix?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Garrix on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.