Godfrey
- Pronunciation
- [God-frey]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Peace From God
- Origin
- Irish
Godfrey Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,236 baby boys have been named Godfrey. The name peaked in 1918 with 71 US births that year (rank #776). In 2024, ranked #10205 nationally — 9,429 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Godfrey
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Godfrey births are: New York (169), Louisiana (78), California (43).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Godfrey
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7-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Godfrey's exact length and starting letter: Gabirel, Gabrian, Gabriel, Gaetana, Gaetane.
Quick Facts About Godfrey
Variant Forms
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Compare Godfrey to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Godfrey against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).