Godric
Boy name · Anglo Saxon · English
MeaningGod's ruler · Old English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,919 in 2015
7 babies were named Godric in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,796 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2009–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Godric you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Godric, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Godric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGodric first shows up in US birth records in 2009, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2015, when it ranked #2,919. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- New on the sceneGodric wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2009.
- TrendGodric has slipped 5,796 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Godric means “God's ruler”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon and English roots.
About the name Godric
Godric is a boy name of Anglo Saxon and English origin meaning “God's ruler”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Godric for boys from 2009 to 2025, in 17 of those 17 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #2,919 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 70,522 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,154 boys |
More Anglo Saxon boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Boy name: Lewis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Finan · fair
- Boy name: Chapman · merchant
- Boy name: Eddison · son of Edward
- Unisex name: Silver · silver
- Boy name: Shephard · sheep herder
- Boy name: Boniface · good fate
Questions about the name Godric
What does the name Godric mean?
Godric means “God's ruler” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Godric?
Godric has Anglo Saxon, English roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Tate, Lewis, Finan.
Is Godric a boy or girl name?
Godric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Godric?
Godric ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#2,919).