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Wilford

Wilford is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Wilford?

Recorded births named Wilford by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	10,447 births
England & Wales since 1996	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Wilford's popularity over time

Babies named Wilford per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1926 (276/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (3/yr).

When was Wilford popular?

Wilford reached its peak in 1926, when it was the #748 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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