Boy · #5,101 in 2026

Guilford

Name: Popularity of the name Guilford in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Guilford, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,101

Peak Rank

#1,644 (1923)

Total Babies

589

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

1973

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#1644

Peak Rank

589

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Guilford

Guilford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1885, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 22 Guilfords were born — ranking #1,644 that year. As of 2026, Guilford ranks #5,101 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 589 Guilfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Guilford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Guilford is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gilford
Galford
Gifford
Guildford
Gilliard
Giffard
Golfer
Gaylord
Gaillard
Gafford
Goliard
Wilford

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford

What does the name Guilford mean?

Guilford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Guilford in 2026?

In 2026, Guilford ranks #5,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Guilford most popular?

Guilford reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #1,644 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Guilford most popular?

Guilford has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Guilford.

Is Guilford a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Guilford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Guilford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guilford include Osborn, Arbie, Vearl. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Guilford

Guilford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 589 births in the dataset. Guilford's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #1,644. Use the chart and map above to compare Guilford's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.