Tilford
Tilford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ford belonging to Tila or tile-making ford.
Origin and history
Tilford is an English surname turned given name derived from a location name in Surrey, England. It combines an Old English personal name or word with the element for a river crossing. In the United States, it saw limited usage as a masculine first name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
640 babies in the United States have been named Tilford since 1880. It ranks #4036 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 106 |
| 1920-1930 | 162 |
| 1930-1940 | 106 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the village of Tilford in Surrey, England, recorded in medieval times.
- Tilford enjoyed moderate usage in the late 1800s and early 1900s before fading from common registration records.