Melford
Melford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Mill ford or ford near the mill.
Origin and history
Melford is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning 'mill by the ford'. Historically used in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
1,175 babies in the United States have been named Melford since 1880. It ranks #3520 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (35.6 %)
- TX (20.3 %)
- WI (10.2 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- IA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 173 |
| 1920-1930 | 334 |
| 1930-1940 | 226 |
| 1940-1950 | 184 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mel
Fun facts
- The name originated as a habitational surname referring to locations such as Long Melford in Suffolk, England.
- Melford saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.