All about the name GOD

Meaning, origin, history.

God is an abstract noun, often capitalized when used to refer to the supernatural being considered the creator and ruler of the universe by many religions. It originates from Old English 'god', which itself was borrowed from Proto-Germanic '*gudan'. This term denotes a deity, especially the Supreme Being in monotheistic religions like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and others.

Popularity of the name GOD since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name God has seen a fluctuating number of births over the past five decades, with spikes occurring more recently. The most notable peak was in 2017 with eight births, while the years 1976, 2015, and 2023 each had five births.