Boy · #6,313 in 2026

Welford

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

Current Rank

#6,313

Peak Rank

#1,806 (1925)

Total Babies

487

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

1984

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#1806

Peak Rank

487

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Welford

Welford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 19 Welfords were born — ranking #1,806 that year. As of 2026, Welford ranks #6,313 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 487 Welfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Welford

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

Wilford
Willford
Walford
Wolford
Woolford
Wohlford
Wellard
Telford
Willard
Wilfred
Wilfrid
Wlrd

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Welford

What does the name Welford mean?

Welford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Welford in 2026?

In 2026, Welford ranks #6,313 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Welford most popular?

Welford reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,806 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Welford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Welford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Welford include Elridge, Delford, Serafin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Welford

Welford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 487 births in the dataset. Welford's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Welford'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.