How popular is the name God in 2025?

God is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name God most popular?

God peaked in 1976, reaching #5587 among US boy names.

God will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

God entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #5587 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#5587

peak (1976)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named God are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical God is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name God in 2025?: God is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name God most popular?: God peaked in 1976, reaching #5587 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name God with classmates?: God will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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