Alford Boy
How popular is Alford?
Peaked in 1930
No babies were recorded with the name Alford in 2025. It was most used in 1930, when 106 boys got the name.
1,630living people named Alford (est.)
68median age of people named Alford
4,795babies named Alford since 1880
Alford popularity over time
Boys Girls
| Rank in 2025 | Not ranked |
|---|---|
| Babies in 2025 | 0 boys |
| 10-year trend | Not used lately |
| Peak year | 1930 (106 boys) |
| Highest rank | #416 in 1881 |
| First recorded | 1880 |
| Boys vs girls (last 10 years) | 100% boys, 0% girls |
Alford by decade
| Decade | Baby boys | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 139 | #416 |
| 1890s | 127 | #422 |
| 1900s | 171 | #451 |
| 1910s | 538 | #548 |
| 1920s | 897 | #628 |
| 1930s | 778 | #582 |
| 1940s | 697 | #687 |
| 1950s | 600 | #818 |
| 1960s | 344 | #1,114 |
| 1970s | 225 | #1,434 |
| 1980s | 161 | #2,037 |
| 1990s | 81 | #3,629 |
| 2000s | 22 | #8,449 |
| 2010s | 10 | #12,139 |
Questions
- Is Alford a boy or girl name?
- Alford is mostly a boy name. Over the last 10 years, 100% of babies named Alford were boys.
- How popular is the name Alford?
- No babies were recorded with the name Alford in 2025. It was most used in 1930, when 106 boys got the name.
- When was Alford most popular?
- Alford peaked in 1930, when 106 boys were given the name. Its highest rank was #416 in 1881.
- How many people are named Alford?
- 4,795 babies have been named Alford in the US since 1880. We estimate about 1,630 of them are alive in 2026, with a median age of 68.
Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880 to 2025 (names given to at least 5 babies of a sex in a year). Living-people and median-age figures are our estimates using US life tables. How we calculate.