How Many People Are Named Garcia?
Complete statistics for the name Garcia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garcia is a very rare male name, with only 360 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 916,333 Americans. The majority of those named Garcia are over 60, which gives the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 459 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garcia Through the Generations
Over the decades, Garcia has seen its peak popularity in 1953 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but it's predominantly found among those aged 30 to 60, with a significant portion being over 60. This trend suggests that while Garcia isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place in the hearts of many older Americans.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Garcia's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Garcia
How Many People Have the Name Garcia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,149,510 people in the United States currently share the name Garcia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 288 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Garcia a Common or Rare Name?
Garcia is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garcia in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.
When Was Garcia Most Popular?
The name Garcia reached peak popularity in 1953, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Garcia?
Approximately 1,149,510 people named Garcia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,149,510. That works out to roughly 1 in 288 Americans.
Is Garcia a rare name?
Garcia is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 288 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garcia mean?
The meaning and origin of Garcia are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Garcia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Garcia are male and 9% are female.
When was Garcia most popular?
Garcia peaked in 1953 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.