Ledford
boy nameLedford entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2184 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2184
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2765 |
| 1920s | #3222 |
| 1930s | #3086 |
| 1940s | #2996 |
| 1950s | #3452 |
| 1960s | #3998 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ledford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ledford alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ledford in 2025?
- Ledford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ledford most popular?
- Ledford peaked in 1936, reaching #2184 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ledford with classmates?
- Ledford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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