The quality of being morally good or virtuous
Derived directly from the English word, this name is a virtue name that emphasizes moral excellence and kindness. It is part of a tradition of naming children after desirable character traits, often used in English-speaking African communities.
Less common today
Goodness isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,081 in 2022.
A character name used as a pun or exclamation · Various folklore
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
