Godwin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Godwin means 'friend of god' or 'god's friend'.
Meaning of the Name Godwin
Godwin is a male given name of Old English origin. It is derived from the elements 'god' meaning 'god' and 'wine' meaning 'friend' or 'friendship'. Therefore, the name Godwin can be interpreted as 'friend of god' or 'god's friend'. This name has a strong religious connotation and is believed to represent a person who is faithful, loyal, and devoted to God.
Popularity of the Name Godwin
The popularity for the name Godwin peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,287 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Godwin had the most male births in 2011 with 22, which ranked number 4,354 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Godwin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 9 births, a decline of -50.00%. Among males, Godwin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 9 births, a decline of -50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Godwin
- 20 Year Trend of Godwin: -18.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Godwin: -50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Godwin: -50.00%
Popularity of Godwin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Godwin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Godwin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Godwin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Godwin
- Total Births of Godwin: 8 (-6.70%)
- Male Births of Godwin: 8 (-6.70%)
Given the downward trend of Godwin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Godwin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.70%.