Willford

Boy name

Willford has been given to 146 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1942.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

146

Peak year

1942 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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

10,447 babies since 1880

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

147 babies since 1922

144 babies since 1940

150 babies since 1915

140 babies since 1931

155 babies since 1919

155 babies since 1938

159 babies since 1912

159 babies since 1920

How popular is the name Willford?

Willford has been given to 146 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Willford peak?

Willford peaked in 1942, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Willford a girl or boy name?

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

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