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: GAHD-free
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

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 75.8 years old

Young (<30) 338
10.4%
Adult (30–60) 611
18.9%
Senior (>60) 2,287
70.7%

📈 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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