Waford

A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Waford is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Waford is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Waford is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, likely a transferred surname name from an English place name, combining wæter (water) or wæd (ford crossing) with the common "-ford" suffix. Place-name surnames as given names have a long tradition in the American South.

EtymologyShow more

Waford is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Waford has been recorded as a boy's name since 1925, with 5 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 1925

1925

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Waford has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.

First appeared: 1925Peak: 1925 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Waford
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1920s	5	#4836	—

The Story of Waford

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1925, Waford is a name steeped in history. Boys named Waford are most likely born between 1925 and 1925.

How rare is Waford?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Waford is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1925, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1925–1925)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Waford
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1925	5	#4836	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waford a boy's or girl's name?

Waford is primarily a boy's name.

When was Waford most popular?

Waford reached its peak popularity in 1925 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Waford?

Waford is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1925. Its peak was in 1925.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1925–1925