Denford Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEN-ford //ˈdɛn.fɔrd//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: valley ford; Old English: denu (valley) + ford (river crossing)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Denford has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "denu," meaning "valley," and "ford," referring to a river crossing. This combination suggests a geographical origin, likely describing a settlement located near a valley crossing.
The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it would have been used to denote a specific location or feature in the landscape, reflecting the importance of natural landmarks in naming conventions of the time. Historically, Denford appears in various forms in medieval records, often associated with English place names.
The earliest documented instances can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded many settlements and their attributes following the Norman Conquest. The name has been linked to several locations in England, particularly in Northamptonshire, where it has been used to denote both a village and a parish.
Over the centuries, the name has maintained its connection to these geographical sites, reinforcing its significance in local history. Culturally, names like Denford often carry connotations of stability and permanence, reflecting the agrarian society of medieval England where communities were closely tied to their land.
The name's association with a specific location may have contributed to its endurance in local traditions and records. Additionally, diminutive forms or variations may have emerged in local dialects, but these are less documented.
Overall, Denford encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and historical significance, rooted in the landscape of England.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denford was first seen in the United States in 1933.
Denford has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Denford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Denford is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Denford was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Denford
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Denford.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |