Linford
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Linford was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
779 births recorded 1896–2019 · peaked in 1921 with 20 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9 births recorded 1996–1998 · peaked in 1996 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 births recorded 1996–1998 · peaked in 1996 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Linford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | #5123 | — |
| 1978 | #5772 | ↓649 |
| 1980 | #4940 | ↑832 |
| 1982 | #5003 | ↓63 |
| 1983 | #6238 | ↓1235 |
| 1984 | #6315 | ↓77 |
| 1985 | #6523 | ↓208 |
| 1988 | #5200 | ↑1323 |
| 1991 | #6519 | ↓1319 |
| 1993 | #8700 | ↓2181 |
| 1995 | #8868 | ↓168 |
| 1999 | #8704 | ↑164 |
| 2000 | #8209 | ↑495 |
| 2004 | #9948 | ↓1739 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓973 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓1632 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↑1559 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↑1394 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓2536 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Linford
Is Linford a popular name?
Linford has 779 recorded births in United States between 1896 and 2019, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Linford more common for boys or girls?
Linford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Linford most popular?
Linford peaked in 1921 in United States, with 20 recorded births that year.
Is Linford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Linford’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1101 in 1896 to #12145 in 2019.
How many babies have been named Linford?
At least 788 babies have been recorded with the name Linford across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Linford popular in more than one country?
Yes — Linford appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.