10,595births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1920Peak · Ontario
#8243United States 2025
Wilford is a boy name family recorded 10,595 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1920, at 27.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Wilford
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilford | English | 10,447 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1915 | ▶ 0 % |
| Wilford | English | 142 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1920 | – |
| Wilford | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1986 | – |
Questions about Wilford
How popular is the name Wilford?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 10,595 births across 3 countries.
When was Wilford most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1920, at 27.1 births per 100,000.
Is Wilford a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Wilford is a boy name.