Milford
boy nameMilford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #368 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#368
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #656 |
| 1890s | #590 |
| 1900s | #493 |
| 1910s | #399 |
| 1920s | #408 |
| 1930s | #471 |
| 1940s | #599 |
| 1950s | #886 |
| 1960s | #1230 |
| 1970s | #2197 |
| 1980s | #4178 |
| 1990s | #6070 |
| 2000s | #9112 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Milford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milford alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Milford in 2025?
- Milford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Milford most popular?
- Milford peaked in 1904, reaching #368 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Milford with classmates?
- Milford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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