Total births
578
Boys' name · since 1914
Godwin
Godwin has 578 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6230
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Godwin is the #6230 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 578 recorded since 1914.
Godwin has 578 recorded births among boys since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6230 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #6230 among boys today
- 578 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Godwin is currently the #6230 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 578 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6230
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Godwin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6230
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Godwin was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
22 babies were named Godwin in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Godwin compares
578 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Godwin's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Godwin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 578 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Godwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Godwin's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Godwin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#6,230
Active since
1914
Godwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Godwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Godwin's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Godwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (29% of all-time use).
How Godwin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Godwin's total volume
Godwin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Godwin by state
Where Godwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 1.0% |
New York share of Godwin's total US births 1.0%
6 of 578 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Godwin? ▼
578 babies have been named Godwin since 1914. It currently ranks #6230 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 22 births.
When was Godwin most popular? ▼
Godwin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Godwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Godwin are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Godwin been used? ▼
Records for Godwin go back to 1914, giving 112 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Godwin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Godfrey, Godric, Godson, God, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Godwin's data
- Godwin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Godwins (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Godwin
Nearby Names Like Godwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Godwin
Godfrey Boy
#9902 3,245 births
Godric Boy
#6417 387 births
Godson Boy
#10328 122 births
God Boy
#9218 61 births
Godswill Boy
52 births
Compare Godwin side by side: Godwin vs Godfrey Godwin vs Godric Godwin vs Godson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Godwin
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Godwin: #6230 Boys' Name - 578 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/godwin. 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 Godwin 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 June 2026.