How Many People Are Named Telford?
Complete statistics for the name Telford: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Telford is a very rare male name, with only 80 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,119,548 Americans. The majority of those named Telford are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1937.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 93All 348 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1937Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Telford Through the Generations
Telford has seen a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1937 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 96% of those named Telford being over 60 years old. This indicates a strong generational skew towards the older population, suggesting that Telford is a name deeply rooted in the past rather than a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Telford's English place name roots
📄 About the Name Telford
How Many People Have the Name Telford?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,259 people in the United States currently share the name Telford. That works out to roughly 1 in every 101,703 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Telford a Common or Rare Name?
Telford is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Telford Mean?
Telford means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Telford in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Telford Most Popular?
The name Telford reached peak popularity in 1937, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Telford?
Approximately 3,259 people named Telford live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,259. That works out to roughly 1 in 101,703 Americans.
Is Telford a rare name?
Telford is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 101,703 Americans has this name.
What does the name Telford mean?
Telford means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins.
Is Telford more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Telford are male and 0% are female.
When was Telford most popular?
Telford peaked in 1937 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.