Alford
Alford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Old ford or Ealdfrith's ford.
Origin and history
Alford originated as an Old English habitational surname referring to an old ford or a ford associated with someone named Ealdfrith. It saw modest use as a given name in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,790 babies in the United States have been named Alford since 1880. It ranks #1776 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- MS (8.6 %)
- OK (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 139 |
| 1890-1900 | 127 |
| 1900-1910 | 171 |
| 1910-1920 | 538 |
| 1920-1930 | 897 |
| 1930-1940 | 778 |
| 1940-1950 | 697 |
| 1950-1960 | 600 |
| 1960-1970 | 344 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Alford
- Alford Corriette: Cricketer
Nicknames
Al, Alf, Alfie
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living near specific places in England, such as Alford in Lincolnshire or Somerset.
- Alford was most commonly used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.