boy's name
Ledford
LED-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 248
Ledford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 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 1916, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ledford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Ledford?
In 1966, Ledford 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 Ledford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ledford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ledford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ledford
- English LED-ferd
Sibling Names for Ledford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ledford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ledford
How popular is the name Ledford?
In 1966, Ledford 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 Ledford a girl's or a boy's name?
Ledford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ledford?
Ledford has 2 syllables.
When was Ledford most popular?
Ledford peaked in 1916, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.