How Many People Are Named Goodness?
Complete statistics for the name Goodness: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Goodness is a very rare female name, with only 61 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 5,446,124 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 61 under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are destined for leadership and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 61 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Goodness Through the Generations
Goodness has seen a steady presence since its peak in 2018 with 13 births, maintaining a stable trend among newer generations. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with all 61 being under 30, indicating its modernity and appeal to contemporary parents. This distribution suggests that Goodness will likely continue to be a name associated with younger demographics for some time.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Goodness's American roots
📄 About the Name Goodness
How Many People Have the Name Goodness?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 510 people in the United States currently share the name Goodness. That works out to roughly 1 in every 649,901 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Goodness a Common or Rare Name?
Goodness 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 Goodness Mean?
Goodness means "modern coinage, evokes purity" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Goodness in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.
When Was Goodness Most Popular?
The name Goodness reached peak popularity in 2018, with 13 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 Goodness?
Approximately 510 people named Goodness live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 510. That works out to roughly 1 in 649,901 Americans.
Is Goodness a rare name?
Goodness is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 649,901 Americans has this name.
What does the name Goodness mean?
Goodness means "modern coinage, evokes purity" and comes from American origins.
Is Goodness more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Goodness are male and 74% are female.
When was Goodness most popular?
Goodness peaked in 2018 with 13 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.