How Many People Are Named Godfred?

Complete statistics for the name Godfred: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Godfred
Very Rare
Old Norse

Godfred means 'good peace' and is a rare name for boys. Only 5 people named Godfred live in the US today, making up just 1 in 66,529,441 Americans. The majority of those named Godfred are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.

~5
Living in US
1 in 66,529,441
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good peace
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Peaceful Resolute
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,476
Worldwide Bearers
#15,130
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
53,264
🇺🇬 Uganda
4,467
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,829
🇳🇬 Nigeria
731
🇹🇿 Tanzania
588
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
414
🇱🇷 Liberia
278
🇺🇸 United States
221
🇬🇧 England
199
🇿🇦 South Africa
156

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
5
Would be under 30 (28%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
13
Would be over 60 (72%)

All 18 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
23
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
46
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Godfred Through the Generations

Godfred, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1916 with 8 births. Today, only 5 individuals carry this moniker, reflecting a significant decline in usage over the decades. Interestingly, 72% of those named Godfred are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older Americans. This classic name remains stable, cherished by those who hold onto its traditional charm.

✨ Similar Names to Godfred

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Godfred's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Godfred

How Many People Have the Name Godfred?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5 people in the United States currently share the name Godfred. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,529,441 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Godfred a Common or Rare Name?

Godfred is classified as Very Rare. 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.

What Does the Name Godfred Mean?

Godfred means "good peace" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Godfred in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Godfred Most Popular?

The name Godfred reached peak popularity in 1916, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Godfred?

Approximately 5 people named Godfred live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,529,441 Americans.

Is Godfred a rare name?

Godfred is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,529,441 Americans has this name.

What does the name Godfred mean?

Godfred means "good peace" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Godfred more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Godfred are male and 0% are female.

When was Godfred most popular?

Godfred peaked in 1916 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5
All-Time Births18
1 in X1 in 66,529,441
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1916
World Rank#15,130
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.