Milford
Milford was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked 370th; the most babies were born in 1921 (234). More babies were named Milford in the 1920s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1921234 babies
- Total since 1880
- 8,211babies recorded
Milford popularity since 1880
A few girls are given the name too: 13 since 1923.
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | #9,904 | 6 |
| 1990 | #4,890 | 11 |
| 1980 | #2,805 | 17 |
| 1970 | #1,648 | 28 |
| 1960 | #1,091 | 51 |
| 1950 | #756 | 83 |
| 1940 | #498 | 137 |
| 1930 | #454 | 172 |
| 1920 | #392 | 229 |
| 1910 | #490 | 33 |
| 1900 | #504 | 22 |
| 1890 | #589 | 12 |
| 1880 | #879 | 6 |
How popular is Milford, counting every spelling?
Milford has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Milford?
About 1,800 people born in the US named Milford are alive today, with a median age of 72; half are between 61 and 80. That makes Milford a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Milford by state
How common Milford was among boys born in each state in 1919–1923, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Missouri (2.9×), Iowa (2.4×), Kansas (2.0×), Nebraska (1.9×), Kentucky (1.8×). In 24 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Milford: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Milford, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Milford
How popular is the name Milford?
Milford was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked 370th; the most babies were born in 1921 (234). More babies were named Milford in the 1920s than in any other decade.
Is Milford a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Milford in the US.
Where was Milford most popular?
In 1919–1923, Milford was most common in Missouri (0.60 per 1,000 boys), followed by South Dakota and Iowa.