Godfrey
boy name#7679 in 2025Godfrey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #554 in 1888, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7679
rank today
#554
peak (1888)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #646 |
| 1890s | #750 |
| 1900s | #898 |
| 1910s | #895 |
| 1920s | #1033 |
| 1930s | #1249 |
| 1940s | #1161 |
| 1950s | #1235 |
| 1960s | #1581 |
| 1970s | #2161 |
| 1980s | #2634 |
| 1990s | #3936 |
| 2000s | #7599 |
| 2010s | #7558 |
| 2020s | #7759 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Godfrey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Godfrey alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Godfrey in 2025?
- Godfrey ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Godfrey most popular?
- Godfrey peaked in 1888, reaching #554 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Godfrey with classmates?
- Godfrey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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