Name meaning & stats
Godwin
Godwin. 568 US babies since 1940, peak 2011. Notable Godwins are 1.6× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2011
568 US babies were named Godwin between 1940 and 2025.
Godwin around the world
- England & Wales: 279 babies since 1996, peak 2015, No. 2,266 in 2025
- France: 110 babies since 1900, peak 2021, No. 2,933 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Godwins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.6× | Medium · 12 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 7 people |
| Basketball player | 1.6× | Low · 6 people |
| Painter | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Godwins show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2011)