Danford
boy nameDanford entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1703 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1703
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3528 |
| 1920s | #3688 |
| 1930s | #3030 |
| 1940s | #2368 |
| 1950s | #2885 |
| 1960s | #3033 |
| 1970s | #4457 |
| 1980s | #6951 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Danford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Danford alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Danford in 2025?
- Danford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Danford most popular?
- Danford peaked in 1948, reaching #1703 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Danford with classmates?
- Danford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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