Goodman
boy nameGoodman entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3252 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3252
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #3822 |
| 1930s | #3252 |
| 1950s | #3942 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Goodman are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Goodman alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Goodman in 2025?
- Goodman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Goodman most popular?
- Goodman peaked in 1935, reaching #3252 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Goodman with classmates?
- Goodman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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