Boy · #5,670 in 2026

Godwin

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

Current Rank

#5,670

Peak Rank

#3,072 (2011)

Total Babies

594

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1914

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#3072

Peak Rank

594

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Godwin

Godwin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 22 Godwins were born — ranking #4,355 that year. As of 2026, Godwin ranks #5,670 for baby boys with 16 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 594 Godwins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Godwin

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

Goodwin
Goodwyn
Godwins
Gawain
Godson
Godden
Godman
Godin
Gladwin
Godling
Garwin
Goldwyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Godwin

What does the name Godwin mean?

Godwin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Godwin in 2026?

In 2026, Godwin ranks #5,670 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Godwin most popular?

Godwin reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,072 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Godwin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Godwin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Godwin include Dodge, Olufemi, Quantel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Godwin

Godwin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 594 births in the dataset. Godwin's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,072. Use the chart and map above to compare Godwin'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.