Godwin
From Old English Godwine (“God's friend”).
Every Godwin since 1914 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Godwin
Godwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,951 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 578 American babies have been named Godwin. Its peak came in 2011, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Godwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Godwin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,291 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,538 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,543 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,624 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,001 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,519 |
| 2017 | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,195 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,060 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,371 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,413 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,816 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,325 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,387 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,155 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,987 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,092 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,453 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,232 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,165 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,503 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,617 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,036 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,452 |
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| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,462 |
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| 1925 | 5 | #4,487 |
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Famous people named Godwin
- Godwin, Earl of Wessex Politician · 1001–1053
- Godwin Okpara Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Godwin mean?
From Old English Godwine (“God's friend”).
How popular is the name Godwin in 2025?
Godwin ranked #5,951 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Godwin?
578 babies have been named Godwin in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Godwin most popular?
Godwin peaked in 2011, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Godwin a boy or girl name?
Godwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Godwin rising or falling?
Godwin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Godwin?
Well-known people named Godwin include Godwin, Earl of Wessex (politician), Godwin Okpara (soccer player).