Godfrey
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Godfrey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,245 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 1918 with 71 births
Most common in: New York, Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
50 births recorded 1998–2018 · peaked in 2006 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
50 births recorded 1998–2018 · peaked in 2006 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Godfrey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #6226 | — |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↓2506 |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↑2110 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓5869 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↑5404 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↓992 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑2597 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓1121 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑296 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓4337 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↑1828 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↑1223 |
| 2019 | #6104 | ↑1513 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓516 |
| 2021 | #6335 | ↑285 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓1433 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↓487 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↓1639 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↑2215 |
Frequently asked questions about Godfrey
Is Godfrey a popular name?
Yes — Godfrey currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Godfrey more common for boys or girls?
Godfrey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Godfrey most popular?
Godfrey peaked in 1918 in United States, with 71 recorded births that year.
Is Godfrey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Godfrey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #640 in 1880 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Godfrey?
At least 3,295 babies have been recorded with the name Godfrey across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Godfrey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Godfrey appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Godfrey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Godfrey include Giovannie.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Godfrey in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.