How Many People Are Named Godwin?

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

Godwin
Rare
Old English

Godwin means 'good friend' in Old English and it's super rare, with only 1 in 618,739 Americans having this name. There are around 533 people named Godwin living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The majority, 66%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~21,784
Living in US
1 in 15,215
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good friend
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Loyal Trustworthy
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and understanding, often taking on leadership roles in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

539,119
Worldwide Bearers
#1,855
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
379,522
🇬🇭 Ghana
54,051
🇹🇿 Tanzania
32,536
🇺🇬 Uganda
17,550
🇰🇪 Kenya
11,645
🇿🇲 Zambia
11,301
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
6,073
🇲🇼 Malawi
4,357
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,972
🇺🇸 United States
2,309

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
533 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
373
Would be under 30 (66%)
154
Would be 30–60 (27%)
36
Would be over 60 (6%)

All 563 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Godwin Through the Generations

Godwin has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, there are 533 people named Godwin in the United States, with most falling into the younger demographic. Of those, 373 are under 30, 154 are between 30 and 60, and just 36 are over 60, indicating that Godwin is indeed a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Godwin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Godwin's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Godwin

How Many People Have the Name Godwin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,784 people in the United States currently share the name Godwin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,215 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Godwin a Common or Rare Name?

Godwin is classified as 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 Godwin Mean?

Godwin means "good friend" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Godwin Most Popular?

The name Godwin reached peak popularity in 2011, with 22 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 Godwin?

Approximately 21,784 people named Godwin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,784. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,215 Americans.

Is Godwin a rare name?

Godwin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,215 Americans has this name.

What does the name Godwin mean?

Godwin means "good friend" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Godwin more male or female?

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

When was Godwin most popular?

Godwin peaked in 2011 with 22 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 US21,784
All-Time Births21,784
1 in X1 in 15,215
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,855
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.