Godwin
3 countries#5861 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Godwin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
578 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 2011 with 22 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
249 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2015 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
249 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
92 births recorded 1991–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Godwin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓1190 |
| 2008 | #5249 | ↑1013 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↓1553 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑104 |
| 2011 | #4356 | ↑2342 |
| 2012 | #5035 | ↓679 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↓1206 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓2540 |
| 2015 | #5058 | ↑3723 |
| 2016 | #5124 | ↓66 |
| 2017 | #4935 | ↑189 |
| 2018 | #4476 | ↑459 |
| 2019 | #5340 | ↓864 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↓3399 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↑3177 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓2738 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↑2830 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↓729 |
| 2025 | #5861 | ↑338 |
Frequently asked questions about Godwin
Is Godwin a popular name?
Yes — Godwin currently ranks #5861 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Godwin more common for boys or girls?
Godwin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Godwin most popular?
Godwin peaked in 2011 in United States, with 22 recorded births that year.
Is Godwin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Godwin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3264 in 1914 to #5861 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Godwin?
At least 919 babies have been recorded with the name Godwin across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Godwin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Godwin appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Godwin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Godwin include Garry, Harald.
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