UK boy's name
Goodluck
An English name conveying wishes for favorable outcomes and prosperity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Goodluck is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Goodluck popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Goodluck. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Goodluck ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 boys were registered as Goodluck.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Goodluck as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Goodluck mean?
The name Goodluck is an English given name that originated in the 17th century. It is derived from the phrase "good luck," which was a common expression of well-wishing and fortune. The name was likely given to children born during times of hardship or struggle, with the hope that they would have a life filled with good luck and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goodluck can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, England, where a Goodluck Robarts was baptized in 1659. In the late 17th century, the name also appeared in colonial America, with a Goodluck Willcox being recorded in the records of Christ Church in Philadelphia in 1697.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Goodluck. One of the most famous was Goodluck Jonathan, who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. Born in 1957 in Bayelsa State, he was a pivotal figure in Nigerian politics and played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy.
Another notable bearer of the name was Goodluck Ebeleye, a Nigerian author and playwright who lived from 1912 to 1966. He was a prominent figure in the literary scene of his time and is best known for his play "The Cort-Martial," which explored themes of colonialism and cultural identity.
In the realm of sports, Goodluck Okonkwo was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Nigeria and Europe during the 1970s and 1980s. He was part of the Nigerian national team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980.
The name Goodluck also found its way into the world of music, with Goodluck Gozbert being a Nigerian reggae singer and songwriter active in the 1970s and 1980s. His music often focused on themes of social justice and political commentary.
Another notable individual was Goodluck Obieze, a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He played a significant role in strengthening diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom during his tenure.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Goodluck over time
The chart below shows babies named Goodluck registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Goodluck, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Goodluck by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Goodluck was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3655 | 19 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Goodluck
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Goodluck: questions and answers
How popular is the name Goodluck in the UK right now?
In 2019, Goodluck was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Goodluck most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Goodluck in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Goodluck?
An English name conveying wishes for favorable outcomes and prosperity.
How many people are called Goodluck in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Goodluck across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.