Melford
boy nameMelford entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1026 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1026
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1238 |
| 1910s | #1473 |
| 1920s | #1269 |
| 1930s | #1456 |
| 1940s | #1696 |
| 1950s | #2235 |
| 1960s | #3253 |
| 1970s | #4521 |
| 1980s | #5003 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Melford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melford alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melford in 2025?
- Melford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Melford most popular?
- Melford peaked in 1921, reaching #1026 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Melford with classmates?
- Melford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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