Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynford since 1913
Babies named Lynford per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Lynford is a rare English given name that never entered the top 1000 in U.S. records. Its peak came in 1926, when it saw its highest usage, though it has remained consistently uncommon. The name has a stable trajectory and has not seen a significant revival. As a surname-derived first name, it fits a pattern of early 20th-century naming conventions, similar to other -ford names.
Lynford is an English surname-turned-given name, likely derived from a place name meaning 'lime tree ford' in Old English (lind 'lime tree' + ford 'ford'). It may also be a variant of Linford, a habitational name from places in Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. As a first name, it saw limited use in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn
Variants: Linford
Sibling names for Lynford
Names that share Lynford's style, for a brother or sister.
