boy's name
Gilford
GIL-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,225
Gilford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 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 1922, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gilford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 164 |
| 1920s | 268 |
| 1930s | 197 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 198 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 27 |
How Popular Is Gilford?
In 1984, Gilford was given to 5 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 Gilford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gilford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gilford
- English GIL-ferd
Sibling Names for Gilford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gilford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gilford
How popular is the name Gilford?
In 1984, Gilford was given to 5 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 Gilford a girl's or a boy's name?
Gilford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gilford?
Gilford has 2 syllables.
When was Gilford most popular?
Gilford peaked in 1922, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.