Gooden is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arthur Henry Gooden (1879–1971), British playwright
Billy Gooden (1923–1998), Canadian ice hockey left winger
C. Harrie Gooden (1867–1905) South Australian painter
Drew Gooden (born 1981), American professional basketball player in the NBA
Dwight Gooden (born 1964), American former Major League Baseball pitcher
Sam Gooden (born 1939), American soul singer
Stacy-Ann Gooden (21st century), American model and journalist
Tavares Gooden (born 1984), former college football linebacker
Ty Gooden (born 1972), English former professional footballer
