boy's name
Delford
DEL-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 548
Delford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Delford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 137 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 94 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 9 |
How Popular Is Delford?
In 1981, Delford was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Delford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delford
- English DEL-ferd
Sibling Names for Delford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delford
How popular is the name Delford?
In 1981, Delford was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Delford a girl's or a boy's name?
Delford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delford?
Delford has 2 syllables.
When was Delford most popular?
Delford peaked in 1925, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.