Milford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIL-ford / ˈmɪl.fɔrdEnglish; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'ford by a mill'
Historical & Cultural Background
Milford is derived from Old English elements, where 'mill' refers to a mill and 'ford' indicates a river crossing. The name has been used as a place name in various locations, particularly in England and the United States. It reflects the historical significance of mills in communities, often serving as vital economic centers.
Trend Summary
Milford has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
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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 #661 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Milford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Milford (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 16 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 19 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 18 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1906 | 25 |
| 1907 | 28 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1909 | 33 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1911 | 56 |
| 1912 | 99 |
| 1913 | 128 |
| 1914 | 131 |
| 1915 | 195 |
| 1916 | 196 |
| 1917 | 230 |
| 1918 | 214 |
| 1919 | 205 |
| 1920 | 229 |
| 1921 | 234 |
| 1922 | 227 |
| 1923 | 223 |
| 1924 | 233 |
| 1925 | 234 |
| 1926 | 212 |
| 1927 | 194 |
| 1928 | 201 |
| 1929 | 185 |
| 1930 | 172 |
| 1931 | 159 |
| 1932 | 151 |
| 1933 | 156 |
| 1934 | 150 |
| 1935 | 148 |
| 1936 | 133 |
| 1937 | 143 |
| 1938 | 141 |
| 1939 | 119 |
| 1940 | 137 |
| 1941 | 109 |
| 1942 | 111 |
| 1943 | 131 |
| 1944 | 111 |
| 1945 | 114 |
| 1946 | 105 |
| 1947 | 102 |
| 1948 | 107 |
| 1949 | 104 |
| 1950 | 83 |
| 1951 | 78 |
| 1952 | 80 |
| 1953 | 82 |
| 1954 | 67 |
| 1955 | 74 |
| 1956 | 74 |
| 1957 | 50 |
| 1958 | 61 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 67 |
| 1962 | 46 |
| 1963 | 44 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |