Holding steady.
Popularity of Goodwin since 1911
Babies named Goodwin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Goodwin's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Goodwin is a rare English name with Old English roots, meaning 'friend of God' or 'good friend.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1911, which was also its peak year of usage. The name has never been common, remaining a stable but seldom-chosen option. Its historical usage is sparse, and it has not seen a revival in modern times. Parents seeking a distinctive name with a friendly meaning and a touch of history might find Goodwin appealing, but it carries no recent popularity trend.
Goodwin is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "god" (god) or "gōd" (good) and "wine" (friend), so it means either "friend of God" or "good friend." It was a personal name in medieval England, later adopted as a surname. As a given name, it has been in occasional use since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Goody, Win
Sibling names for Goodwin
Names that share Goodwin's style, for a brother or sister.
