Gilford
boy nameGilford entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #921 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#921
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1890s | #1040 |
| 1900s | #1208 |
| 1910s | #1523 |
| 1920s | #1465 |
| 1930s | #1602 |
| 1940s | #1847 |
| 1950s | #1752 |
| 1960s | #2563 |
| 1970s | #4096 |
| 1980s | #5320 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gilford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilford alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilford in 2025?
- Gilford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gilford most popular?
- Gilford peaked in 1887, reaching #921 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gilford with classmates?
- Gilford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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