Wilford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-ford / /ˈwɪl.fɔrd/English; Old German
Meaning
English: Willful guardian; Old German: Resolute
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wilford has roots in both English and Old German traditions. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name reflects qualities of determination and protection, which were valued in various cultures. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Wilford has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wilf
- Wilforde
International Variants
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Famous people named Wilford
Wilford Brimley was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Cocoon' and 'The Natural'.
Wilford Woodruff was the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Fictional characters named Wilford
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wilford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wilford has ranked as high as #637 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, Missouri, Utah, Louisiana, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Wilford has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wilford (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 18 |
| 1881 | 18 |
| 1882 | 25 |
| 1883 | 20 |
| 1884 | 16 |
| 1885 | 20 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 13 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 20 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 28 |
| 1894 | 28 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1897 | 22 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 25 |
| 1906 | 29 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 38 |
| 1909 | 31 |
| 1910 | 39 |
| 1911 | 69 |
| 1912 | 92 |
| 1913 | 123 |
| 1914 | 169 |
| 1915 | 240 |
| 1916 | 225 |
| 1917 | 232 |
| 1918 | 271 |
| 1919 | 238 |
| 1920 | 249 |
| 1921 | 271 |
| 1922 | 268 |
| 1923 | 223 |
| 1924 | 257 |
| 1925 | 252 |
| 1926 | 276 |
| 1927 | 232 |
| 1928 | 249 |
| 1929 | 215 |
| 1930 | 210 |
| 1931 | 208 |
| 1932 | 169 |
| 1933 | 139 |
| 1934 | 193 |
| 1935 | 153 |
| 1936 | 158 |
| 1937 | 164 |
| 1938 | 150 |
| 1939 | 145 |
| 1940 | 143 |
| 1941 | 122 |
| 1942 | 151 |
| 1943 | 144 |
| 1944 | 144 |
| 1945 | 128 |
| 1946 | 125 |
| 1947 | 129 |
| 1948 | 128 |
| 1949 | 132 |
| 1950 | 118 |
| 1951 | 132 |
| 1952 | 112 |
| 1953 | 115 |
| 1954 | 109 |
| 1955 | 116 |
| 1956 | 100 |
| 1957 | 94 |
| 1958 | 95 |
| 1959 | 80 |
| 1960 | 70 |
| 1961 | 68 |
| 1962 | 67 |
| 1963 | 64 |
| 1964 | 63 |
| 1965 | 58 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 44 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 52 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |