Guilford
boy nameGuilford entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #739 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#739
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #739 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1727 |
| 1920s | #2015 |
| 1930s | #2340 |
| 1940s | #2611 |
| 1950s | #2923 |
| 1960s | #3851 |
| 1970s | #5101 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Guilford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Guilford alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Guilford in 2025?
- Guilford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Guilford most popular?
- Guilford peaked in 1890, reaching #739 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Guilford with classmates?
- Guilford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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