Look up Godwin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Godwin is an English- language surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. It means God's friend and is thus equivalent
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Root name
The root form of Godwin is
Godwin — meaning God's Friend.
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Modern usage
Godwin remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Godwin?
2011peak year
Godwin has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #6019), with about 16 babies named Godwin each year. In 2011, 22 babies received the name (ranked #4413). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 563.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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