How popular is the name Telford in 2025?

Telford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Telford most popular?

Telford peaked in 1903, reaching #1130 among US boy names.

Telford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Telford entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #1130 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1130

peak (1903)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Telford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Telford alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Telford in 2025?: Telford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Telford most popular?: Telford peaked in 1903, reaching #1130 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Telford with classmates?: Telford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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