Gilford
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #921 in 1887
0 babies were named Gilford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGilford first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1887, when it reached #921.
About the name Gilford
Gilford is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Gilford for boys from 1884 to 1984, in 78 of those 101 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #921 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1984, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 44,643 boys |
| 1890s | 14 | 73,801 boys |
| 1900s | 12 | 85,179 boys |
| 1910s | 23 | 43,103 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,034 boys |
| 1930s | 19 | 53,619 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 88,968 boys |
| 1950s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 1960s | 5.6 | 179,533 boys |
| 1970s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gilford
What is the origin of the name Gilford?
Gilford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gilford a boy or girl name?
Gilford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gilford?
Gilford is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1984. It peaked at #921 in 1887.