Boy nameNot in the current top charts

Goodwin

//ˈɡʊdwɪn//

2 syllablesPeak year: 19187 lettersStarts with G

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Goodwin's meaning

We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.

Goodwin's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Goodwin, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Goodwin
19115
19127
19135
19148
19156
191611
191717
191818
191914
192012
192113
192212
192311
19249
192514
19268
192711
192812
19297
19307
19317
19346
19366
19446
19536
19617
19625
20066

Goodwin through the decades

  • Goodwin peaked in 1918, when 18 babies were named Goodwin in the US.
  • The 1920s were Goodwin's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
  • Over the last 10 years of data (1929–2006), use of Goodwin has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.

Names like Goodwin

Similar-sounding names.

Sibling names for Goodwin

A different sound, a similar rhythm.