Gottfred
A boy's name of Germanic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Gottfred is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1918 to 1918, Gottfred has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Gottfred is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gottfred is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, the Scandinavian form of Godfried or Gottfried, from the Old German meaning 'God's peace' — a name that combines divine grace with the blessing of tranquility.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Gottfred is rooted in the Germanic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1918 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Gottfred’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gottfred has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Gottfred
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Gottfred is a name steeped in history. Boys named Gottfred are most likely born between 1918 and 1918.
How rare is Gottfred?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gottfred is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1918–1918)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | #4423 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1918