Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Godson

Name: Popularity of the name Godson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Godson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#5,806 (2019)

Total Babies

114

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5806

Peak Rank

114

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Godson

Godson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 15 Godsons were born — ranking #5,806 that year. As of 2026, Godson ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 114 Godsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Godson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Godson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Goodson
Gadson
Godden
Gatson
Ghassan
Godzone
Gossan
Kotzen
Godsend
Godwin
Godsent
Gossen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Godson

What does the name Godson mean?

Godson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Godson in 2026?

In 2026, Godson ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Godson most popular?

Godson reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,806 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Godson most popular?

Godson has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Godson.

Is Godson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Godson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Godson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Godson include Stanlee, Stepan, Casanova. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Godson

Godson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 114 births in the dataset. Godson's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Godson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.