Milford Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MIL-ford /ˈmɪl.fɔrd/

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: Old English: 'ford by a mill'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Milford has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "mil" meaning "mill" and "ford" meaning "river crossing" or "ford." This etymology suggests a geographical significance, likely referring to a settlement near a mill by a river crossing. The name entered the English language through the combination of these two elements, reflecting the importance of mills in medieval society as centers of commerce and community life.

Historically, the name Milford can be traced back to various locations in England, particularly in the medieval period. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in place names, with references to settlements that were often associated with mills and river crossings.

Such locations were vital for trade and transportation, making the name significant in the context of local geography. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with various historical figures and places, contributing to its recognition in English-speaking regions.

Culturally, the name Milford carries connotations of industriousness and community, reflecting the historical importance of mills in agricultural societies. The name has been used in literature and historical texts, often symbolizing a connection to the pastoral and agrarian lifestyle of earlier centuries.

While there are no widely recognized diminutive forms of Milford, its phonetic structure lends itself to affectionate variations in informal contexts. Overall, the name encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in the landscape of medieval England.

Famous people named Milford

In this section, you will find notable people named Milford. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Milford who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Milford Graves is a percussionist and educator best known for his work in free jazz and as a member of the band The New York Art Quartet.

Milford Sound is a natural attraction in New Zealand known for its stunning fjords and scenic beauty.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Milford, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MiltonMiloMillerMilanMiriam

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Milford. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Milford was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Milford has ranked as high as #837 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Milford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Milford 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 Milford was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Milford.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2023 6 6 0
2000 6 6 0
1994 6 6 0
1992 12 12 0
1991 6 6 0
1990 11 11 0
1989 8 8 0
1988 6 6 0
1987 11 11 0
1986 8 8 0
1985 14 14 0
1984 7 7 0
1983 9 9 0
1982 15 15 0
1981 15 15 0
1980 17 17 0
1979 17 17 0
1978 10 10 0
1977 19 19 0
1976 26 26 0
1975 22 22 0
1974 19 19 0
1973 25 25 0
1972 23 23 0
1971 22 22 0
1970 28 28 0
1969 28 28 0
1968 41 41 0
1967 32 32 0
1966 26 26 0
1965 42 42 0
1964 38 38 0
1963 44 44 0
1962 46 46 0
1961 67 67 0
1960 51 51 0
1959 52 52 0
1958 61 61 0
1957 50 50 0
1956 74 74 0
1955 74 74 0
1954 67 67 0
1953 82 82 0
1952 80 80 0
1951 78 78 0
1950 83 83 0
1949 104 104 0
1948 107 107 0
1947 102 102 0
1946 105 105 0
1945 114 114 0
1944 111 111 0
1943 131 131 0
1942 111 111 0
1941 109 109 0
1940 137 137 0
1939 119 119 0
1938 141 141 0
1937 143 143 0
1936 133 133 0
1935 154 148 6
1934 150 150 0
1933 156 156 0
1932 151 151 0
1931 159 159 0
1930 172 172 0
1929 185 185 0
1928 201 201 0
1927 194 194 0
1926 212 212 0
1925 234 234 0
1924 233 233 0
1923 230 223 7
1922 227 227 0
1921 234 234 0
1920 229 229 0
1919 205 205 0
1918 214 214 0
1917 230 230 0
1916 196 196 0
1915 195 195 0
1914 131 131 0
1913 128 128 0
1912 99 99 0
1911 56 56 0
1910 33 33 0
1909 33 33 0
1908 25 25 0
1907 28 28 0
1906 25 25 0
1905 21 21 0
1904 30 30 0
1903 13 13 0
1902 18 18 0
1901 11 11 0
1900 22 22 0
1899 12 12 0
1898 12 12 0
1897 10 10 0
1896 19 19 0
1895 15 15 0
1894 17 17 0
1893 13 13 0
1892 18 18 0
1891 5 5 0
1890 12 12 0
1889 8 8 0
1888 9 9 0
1887 6 6 0
1886 16 16 0
1885 9 9 0
1884 11 11 0
1883 11 11 0
1882 8 8 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 6 6 0

Top States for Milford (1973)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%