Byford
boy nameByford entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2310 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2310
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3157 |
| 1920s | #3814 |
| 1930s | #3574 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Byford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Byford alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Byford in 2025?
- Byford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Byford most popular?
- Byford peaked in 1915, reaching #2310 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Byford with classmates?
- Byford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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