Alford
Every Alford since 1880 — 4,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alford
Alford is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 4,795 American babies have been named Alford. Its peak came in 1930, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,222 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,339 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,530 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,484 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,621 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,414 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #7,824 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,841 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,404 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,162 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,705 |
| 1970 | — | — | 34 | #1,438 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,514 |
| 1960 | — | — | 49 | #1,116 |
| 1955 | — | — | 68 | #898 |
| 1950 | — | — | 64 | #851 |
| 1945 | — | — | 55 | #845 |
| 1940 | — | — | 69 | #738 |
| 1935 | — | — | 83 | #652 |
| 1930 | — | — | 106 | #582 |
| 1925 | — | — | 101 | #628 |
| 1920 | — | — | 83 | #713 |
| 1915 | — | — | 72 | #681 |
| 1910 | — | — | 18 | #709 |
| 1905 | — | — | 17 | #574 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #490 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #874 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #458 |
| 1885 | — | — | 11 | #577 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #482 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alford in 2025?
Alford did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Alford?
4,795 babies have been named Alford in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alford most popular?
Alford peaked in 1930, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Alford a boy or girl name?
Alford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alford rising or falling?
Alford has been roughly stable over the past decade.