How Many People Are Named Tilford?
Complete statistics for the name Tilford: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tilford is a very rare male name, with only 191 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,731,448 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Tilfords are over 60, showing how this name has remained stable through the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 89All 640 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: 1922Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tilford Through the Generations
Tilford has been a name that's seen its peak in 1922 with 29 births, but it's remained relatively stable since then. With an average age of 89, it's clear that most Tilfords are part of the older generation. Of the 191 people named Tilford in the US, 90% are over 60, indicating that this name is predominantly associated with the older demographic. This stability suggests that Tilford is a classic, old-school name that has maintained its charm across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tilford's English roots
📄 About the Name Tilford
How Many People Have the Name Tilford?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,620 people in the United States currently share the name Tilford. That works out to roughly 1 in every 204,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tilford a Common or Rare Name?
Tilford 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 Tilford Mean?
Tilford means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tilford in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Tilford Most Popular?
The name Tilford reached peak popularity in 1922, with 29 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 Tilford?
Approximately 1,620 people named Tilford live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,620. That works out to roughly 1 in 204,598 Americans.
Is Tilford a rare name?
Tilford is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 204,598 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tilford mean?
Tilford means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Tilford more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tilford are male and 0% are female.
When was Tilford most popular?
Tilford peaked in 1922 with 29 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.