Lynford
boy nameLynford entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2074 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2074
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2741 |
| 1920s | #3676 |
| 1930s | #3425 |
| 1940s | #2884 |
| 1950s | #3538 |
| 1960s | #3966 |
| 1970s | #5390 |
| 1990s | #8055 |
| 2000s | #10151 |
| 2010s | #11153 |
| 2020s | #11484 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lynford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lynford alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lynford in 2025?
- Lynford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lynford most popular?
- Lynford peaked in 1926, reaching #2074 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lynford with classmates?
- Lynford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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