Lankford
boy nameLankford entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3109 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3109
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3714 |
| 1920s | #3978 |
| 1930s | #3390 |
| 1940s | #3262 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lankford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lankford alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lankford in 2025?
- Lankford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lankford most popular?
- Lankford peaked in 1944, reaching #3109 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lankford with classmates?
- Lankford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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