boy's name
Welford
WEL-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 487
Welford 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 1925, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Welford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Welford?
In 1984, Welford 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 Welford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Welford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Welford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Welford
- English WEL-ferd
Sibling Names for Welford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Welford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Welford
How popular is the name Welford?
In 1984, Welford 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 Welford a girl's or a boy's name?
Welford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Welford?
Welford has 2 syllables.
When was Welford most popular?
Welford peaked in 1925, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.