3,336births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1955Peak · British Columbia
#7679United States 2025
Godfrey is a boy name family recorded 3,336 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1955, at 16.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Godfrey
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey | English | 3,245 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1881 | ▲ 87 % |
| Godfrey | English | 57 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1924 | – |
| Godfrey | English | 24 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
| Godfrey | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1955 | – |
| Godfrey | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2017 | – |
Questions about Godfrey
How popular is the name Godfrey?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 3,336 births across 5 countries.
When was Godfrey most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1955, at 16.5 births per 100,000.
Is Godfrey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Godfrey is a boy name.