Garrick
How to say it: GAR-ik · /ˈɡærɪk/
From Old German/Old English, possibly 'gar' (spear) + 'ric' (ruler); also a surname used as a given name.
Garrick was the 5,953rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 12 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #10,873 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #5,953 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 12 |
| Share of births | 1 in 276,278 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #10,873 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Garrick peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Parents who love Garrick also love
Nicknames
- Gary
- Rick
- Ricky
Honouring a Garrick in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Garrick is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Garrick
- Garrick Ohlsson (born 1948)American pianist
- Garrick Hagon (born 1939)English actor
- Garrick Mallery (1831–1894)American ethnologist
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