Holding steady.
Popularity of Gilford since 1884
Babies named Gilford per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gilford's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 164 |
| 1920s | 268 |
| 1930s | 197 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 198 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gilford is a rare given name that emerged in the late 19th century, with its peak year in 1891. It has remained consistently rare, never entering the top 1000 names. The name is likely a transferred surname from an English place name, though its exact meaning is uncertain. Its use has been stable but very infrequent, making it a distinctive choice. No top states are recorded for Gilford due to its rarity.
Gilford is likely a transferred use of an English surname, itself derived from a place name. The first element may come from Old English 'gil' meaning 'ravine' or 'gill' meaning 'narrow valley', combined with 'ford', a shallow crossing point. The name saw some use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1890s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gil, Gilly
Sibling names for Gilford
Names that share Gilford's style, for a brother or sister.
