How Many People Are Named Goodluck?

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

Goodluck
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Goodluck is a rare name that means good fortune, with only 8 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 41,639,328 Americans. All of these folks are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~425
Living in US
1 in 779,881
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good fortune
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Hopeful Optimistic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

98,923
Worldwide Bearers
#10,300
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
53,466
🇹🇿 Tanzania
41,222
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,333
🇬🇭 Ghana
955
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
481
🇿🇦 South Africa
430
🇹🇬 Togo
412
🇺🇬 Uganda
212
🇺🇸 United States
76
🇬🇧 England
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
8
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
7
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Goodluck Through the Generations

Goodluck saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 8 births, and since then, the name has remained stable. As of now, there are 8 individuals named Goodluck living in the United States, all under the age of 30. This makes Goodluck a relatively new name, with the oldest person being 16 years old, indicating it's a name chosen by younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Goodluck

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Goodluck's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Goodluck

How Many People Have the Name Goodluck?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 425 people in the United States currently share the name Goodluck. That works out to roughly 1 in every 779,881 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Goodluck a Common or Rare Name?

Goodluck 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 Goodluck Mean?

Goodluck means "good fortune" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Goodluck Most Popular?

The name Goodluck reached peak popularity in 2010, 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 Goodluck?

Approximately 425 people named Goodluck live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 425. That works out to roughly 1 in 779,881 Americans.

Is Goodluck a rare name?

Goodluck is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 779,881 Americans has this name.

What does the name Goodluck mean?

Goodluck means "good fortune" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Goodluck more male or female?

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

When was Goodluck most popular?

Goodluck peaked in 2010 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 US425
All-Time Births425
1 in X1 in 779,881
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2010
World Rank#10,300
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.