How popular is the name Belford in 2025?

Belford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Belford most popular?

Belford peaked in 1900, reaching #1050 among US boy names.

Belford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Belford entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1050 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1050

peak (1900)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Belford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Belford alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Belford in 2025?: Belford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Belford most popular?: Belford peaked in 1900, reaching #1050 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Belford with classmates?: Belford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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