Alford

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-ferd /ˈæl.fərd/Medium

Meaning: Alford comes from an English place and surname, generally 'old ford' (a long-established river crossing), from Old English elements.Low

In 30 seconds: A weathered surname-name: Alford means 'old ford,' a river crossing (said 'AL-ferd'). Sturdy and vintage.

Origin LowEnglish

MeaningAlford comes from an English place and surname, generally 'old ford' (a long-established river crossing), from Old English elements.

U.S. rank (2019)#12219 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1930

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,790

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Alford is an English place and surname name, generally 'old ford.' It saw its steadiest boys' use near 1930 before fading (said 'AL-ferd').

It became uncommon after mid-century. Solid, old-fashioned, and rooted in the land.

Did you know? Alford was most common around 1930, part of the early-century taste for -ford surname names on boys.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Alford — English place/surname; 'old ford'

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Alfred— a like Al- vintage name

Alton— a like Al- surname name

Milford— a rhyming -ford place name

Sanford— a like -ford surname pick

What does the name Alford mean?

Alford is an English place name generally meaning 'old ford,' a river crossing.

How do you pronounce Alford?

It's said AL-ferd /ˈæl.fərd/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Alford a boy or girl name?

Alford is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alford?

Alford was a modest boys' pick in the early twentieth century, cresting around nineteen-thirty, and is rare today.