Name meaning & stats
Godfrey
Godfrey. 1,835 US babies since 1940, peak 1948. Notable Godfreys are 1.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1948
1,835 US babies were named Godfrey between 1940 and 2025.
Where Godfreys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Godfreys show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1948)