Linford

Boy name

Linford has been given to 779 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

779

Peak year

1921 (20 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1896

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Linford — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Winfordboy

4,503 babies since 1889

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Linford.

Elexboy

776 babies since 1888

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776 babies since 1900

Woodroeboy

784 babies since 1912

Loneyunisex

785 babies since 1883

Rudellunisex

772 babies since 1910

Stanislausboy

787 babies since 1884

Hardenboy

771 babies since 1893

Alpheusboy

770 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Linford?

Linford has been given to 779 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Linford peak?

Linford peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were given the name.

Is Linford a girl or boy name?

Linford is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Linford are boys).

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