Godfrey
Every Godfrey since 1880 — 3,245 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Godfrey
Godfrey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,850 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,245 American babies have been named Godfrey. Its peak came in 1918, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Godfrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Godfrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,850 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,243 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,476 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,959 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,449 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,756 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,207 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,794 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,129 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,135 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,158 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,751 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,565 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,239 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,131 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,789 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,999 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,360 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,263 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,106 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,515 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,796 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,706 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,474 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,811 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,320 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,241 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,159 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,868 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,211 |
| 1960 | 31 | #1,445 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,204 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,147 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,191 |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,076 |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,281 |
| 1930 | 35 | #1,203 |
| 1925 | 48 | #990 |
| 1920 | 57 | #918 |
| 1915 | 46 | #919 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,006 |
| 1905 | 13 | #680 |
| 1900 | 10 | #867 |
| 1895 | 10 | #715 |
| 1890 | 9 | #693 |
| 1885 | 10 | #617 |
| 1880 | 9 | #654 |
Famous people named Godfrey
- Godfrey of Bouillon Politician · 1060–1100
- Godfrey Hounsfield Engineer · 1919–2004
- Godfrey IV, Duke of Lower Lorraine Nobleman · 1100–1076
- Godfrey Kneller Painter · 1646–1723
- Godfrey III, Duke of Lower Lorraine Politician · 997–1069
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Godfrey in 2025?
Godfrey ranked #7,850 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Godfrey?
3,245 babies have been named Godfrey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Godfrey most popular?
Godfrey peaked in 1918, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Godfrey a boy or girl name?
Godfrey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Godfrey rising or falling?
Godfrey has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Godfrey?
Well-known people named Godfrey include Godfrey of Bouillon (politician), Godfrey Hounsfield (engineer), Godfrey IV, Duke of Lower Lorraine (nobleman).