How Many People Are Named Godfrey?
3,236
people in the United States are named Godfrey
1 in 103,522 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#5533
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0010%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
71 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
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Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Godafrid, which meant "peace of god" from the Germanic elements god "god" and frid "peace". The Normans brought this name to England, where it became common during the Middle Ages. A notable bearer was Godfrey of Bouillon, an 11th-century leader of the First Crusade and the first ruler of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
169
Louisiana
78
California
43
Pennsylvania
24
Alabama
16
Florida
16
Texas
16
Michigan
15
Virginia
10
Kentucky
9
💡 Fun Facts About "Godfrey"
- 7 babies were named Godfrey in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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