Goodman
Pronunciation: [ g-OODM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Goodman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Goodman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Goodman is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,598 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,598
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from the flowering one"
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About the Name Goodman
Goodman is a boy name .
Goodman is currently ranked #38,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Goodman include Goo, Good, Goody, Goodie, Man, Many, Manie, Goy, Goie, and Gookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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