Boy
Wilford
willow ford
About Wilford
Substantial and dignified, Wilford carries an inherent gravitas that suggests reliability and thoughtfulness. The measured cadence of its syllables creates a natural rhythm when spoken, lending the name a certain musical quality despite its formal character.
Throughout childhood and adolescence, Wilford offers the flexibility of friendly nicknames while maintaining a distinguished formal option for professional contexts later in life. This duality provides remarkable versatility as your son navigates different social environments.
The timeless quality of Wilford connects subtly with tradition while remaining relevant in contemporary settings, demonstrating impressive resilience against changing naming trends.
Popularity of the Name Wilford
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #424 |
| 1881 | #415 |
| 1882 | #364 |
| 1883 | #401 |
| 1884 | #487 |
| 1885 | #409 |
| 1886 | #575 |
| 1887 | #514 |
| 1888 | #483 |
| 1889 | #626 |
| 1890 | #488 |
| 1891 | #396 |
| 1892 | #545 |
| 1893 | #339 |
| 1894 | #348 |
| 1895 | #489 |
| 1896 | #499 |
| 1897 | #410 |
| 1898 | #571 |
| 1899 | #660 |
| 1900 | #476 |
| 1901 | #534 |
| 1902 | #534 |
| 1903 | #525 |
| 1904 | #537 |
| 1905 | #451 |
| 1906 | #410 |
| 1907 | #416 |
| 1908 | #382 |
| 1909 | #461 |
| 1910 | #446 |
| 1911 | #333 |
| 1912 | #403 |
| 1913 | #380 |
| 1914 | #364 |
| 1915 | #345 |
| 1916 | #363 |
| 1917 | #366 |
| 1918 | #353 |
| 1919 | #376 |
| 1920 | #378 |
| 1921 | #368 |
| 1922 | #366 |
| 1923 | #401 |
| 1924 | #377 |
| 1925 | #375 |
| 1926 | #349 |
| 1927 | #392 |
| 1928 | #371 |
| 1929 | #395 |
| 1930 | #400 |
| 1931 | #391 |
| 1932 | #432 |
| 1933 | #478 |
| 1934 | #397 |
| 1935 | #460 |
| 1936 | #449 |
| 1937 | #440 |
| 1938 | #474 |
| 1939 | #473 |
| 1940 | #482 |
| 1941 | #534 |
| 1942 | #499 |
| 1943 | #523 |
| 1944 | #507 |
| 1945 | #529 |
| 1946 | #575 |
| 1947 | #599 |
| 1948 | #596 |
| 1949 | #595 |
| 1950 | #640 |
| 1951 | #616 |
| 1952 | #656 |
| 1953 | #663 |
| 1954 | #692 |
| 1955 | #683 |
| 1956 | #735 |
| 1957 | #778 |
| 1958 | #765 |
| 1959 | #852 |
| 1960 | #909 |
| 1961 | #926 |
| 1962 | #937 |
| 1963 | #945 |
| 1964 | #965 |
| 1965 | #975 |
| 1968 | #919 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Wilford
Names Similar to Wilford
Nicknames for Wilford
- Will
- Willy
- Ford
- Willie
- Wiley
