Wilford
- Pronunciation
- [Wil-ford]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Willow Ford
- Origin
- English
Wilford Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,433 baby boys have been named Wilford. The name peaked in 1926 with 276 US births that year (rank #349). In 2024, ranked #14116 nationally — 13,767 places below its 1926 peak.
Top States for Wilford
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wilford births are: Texas (798), Missouri (381), Utah (325).
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7-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wilford's exact length and starting letter: Wacfeld, Wachiru, Wachiwi, Wacleah, Wacuman.
Quick Facts About Wilford
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