Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenford since 1913
Babies named Glenford per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 113 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenford is a topographic compound name of English origin, blending 'glen' (valley) and 'ford' (river crossing). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 and reached its peak popularity in 1922, a period when many place-name and nature-inspired surnames were adopted as first names. Rare today, it maintains a stable but low usage pattern. Glenford never broke into the top 1000 nationally; its highest rank was likely well outside that range. The name is predominantly masculine and carries a distinctly early-20th-century feel, associated with simplicity and a connection to the landscape.
Glenford is a modern English coinage combining the elements 'glen', from Scottish Gaelic 'gleann' meaning valley, and 'ford', an Old English word for a river crossing. It emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century as a place-name style surname and given name. The name saw its peak usage in the 1920s, reflecting the trend for scenic topographic names popular in that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Ford, Glenny
Variants: Glenforde
Sibling names for Glenford
Names that share Glenford's style, for a brother or sister.
