Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Willford
//ˈwɪlfɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19428 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
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Willford's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Willford |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
Willford through the decades
- Willford peaked in 1942, when 11 babies were named Willford in the US.
- The 1920s were Willford's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1928–1948), use of Willford has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.