Godfrey
Pronunciation: [ g-AHDFR-ee ]
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Godfrey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,457 babies have been named Godfrey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Godfrey is past its peak , currently ranked #13,646 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,646
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Godfrey
Godfrey is a boy name .
Godfrey is currently ranked #13,646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Godfrey include God, Godf, Godfy, Godfie, Rey, Reyie, Goy, Goie, and Godkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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