Boy · #3,780 in 2026

Williford

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

Current Rank

#3,780

Peak Rank

#3,780 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1927

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#3780

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Williford

Williford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 6 Willifords were born — ranking #3,780 that year. As of 2026, Williford ranks #3,780 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Willifords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Williford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Williford 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
Welford
Wallingford
Walford
Wolford
Woolford
Wohlford
Willard
Wilfred
Wildered
Wilfrid

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Williford

What does the name Williford mean?

Williford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Williford in 2026?

In 2026, Williford ranks #3,780 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Williford most popular?

Williford reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #3,780 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Williford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Williford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Williford include Lute, Hillie, Arvy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Williford

Williford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Williford's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #3,780. Use the chart and map above to compare Williford'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.