Total births
12
Boys' name · since 2009
Godwill
Godwill has 12 recorded births since 2009 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 12
- total births
- 2009–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
12 boys have been named Godwill since 2009, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Godwill has been recorded 12 times among boys since 2009, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2021.
- 12 total births
- 2009–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Godwill since 2009, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 12
- total births
- 2009–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Godwill was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
6 babies were named Godwill in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Godwill's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Godwill's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 6 births recorded.
Godwill at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2009
Godwill popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2021
- Peak year (2009)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Godwill by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Godwill's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Godwill births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 6 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Godwill? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 12 babies named Godwill. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 6 births.
When was Godwill most popular? ▼
Godwill was most popular in the 2000s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Godwill been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Godwill since 2009 -- 13 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Godwill? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Godfrey, Godwin, Godric, Godson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Godwill's data
- Godwill's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2020s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Godwill
Nearby Names Like Godwill
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Godwill
Godfrey Boy
#9902 3,245 births
Godwin Boy
#6230 578 births
Godric Boy
#6417 387 births
Godson Boy
#10328 122 births
God Boy
#9218 61 births
Compare Godwill side by side: Godwill vs Godfrey Godwill vs Godwin Godwill vs Godric
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Godwill: Baby Name Since 2009 - 12 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/godwill. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Godwill draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.