Harford
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,168 in 1919
0 babies were named Harford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHarford first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1919, when it reached #4,168.
About the name Harford
Harford is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Harford for boys only in 1919, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #4,168 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1919, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,078 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 Harford
What is the origin of the name Harford?
Harford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harford a boy or girl name?
Harford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harford?
Harford is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1919. It peaked at #4,168 in 1919.