UK boy's name
Garrick
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Scandinavian element "gar", meaning "spear.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Garrick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Garrick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Garrick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Garrick ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 boys were registered as Garrick.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Garrick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Garrick mean?
The name Garrick has its origins in the English language, derived from the Old French name "Guarric" or "Garric". This name can be traced back to the Germanic roots "ger" meaning "spear" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler". Together, the name Garrick could be interpreted as "spear-ruler" or "powerful with a spear".
In the Middle Ages, the name was fairly common among the Norman nobility who settled in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed that the name was introduced to England through these Norman settlers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garrick can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book lists several individuals with the name Garric or Garrick, indicating its usage in the 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Garrick. One of the most famous was David Garrick (1717-1779), an English actor, playwright, and theatre manager who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 18th century. He is credited with reviving the natural style of acting and is often referred to as the "Shakespeare of the Theatre".
Another prominent figure was Garrick Mallery (1831-1894), an American ethnologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Native American sign languages and pictographic writing systems.
In the literary world, Garrick Hagon (born 1939) is a British actor and writer who has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including Doctor Who and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
The name Garrick has also been associated with sports figures, such as Garrick Higgo (born 1999), a professional golfer from South Africa who won the 2021 Palmetto Championship at Congaree.
Lastly, Garrick Ibbotson (1891-1970) was a British film director and producer who worked in the early days of British cinema, directing movies such as The Bondman (1923) and The Eternal Feminine (1924).
While the name Garrick may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and has been borne by individuals from various fields, including theatre, literature, sports, and film.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Garrick over time
The chart below shows babies named Garrick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Garrick, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garrick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Garrick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3344 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2629 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Garrick
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Garrick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Garrick in the UK right now?
In 2013, Garrick was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Garrick most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Garrick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Garrick?
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Scandinavian element "gar", meaning "spear.".
How many people are called Garrick in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Garrick across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.