Garcia is of Spanish and Hispanic origin, derived from the medieval surname García, which was a patronymic form of the personal name Garci. This name has been widely used throughout Latin America due to Spanish colonization, making it one of the most common surnames in countries like Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina. Garcia can also be found among individuals of Basque origin, as García is an ancient Basque noble family name. Today, Garcia is recognized worldwide and is often associated with Spanish and Hispanic culture.
"The name Garcia experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with peaks of up to 14 births in a single year (1958), and valleys as low as 5 (most recently in 2015). The total number of births given the name Garcia over this period is 423."