The baby name Milford is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪl.fərd/ (MIL-ford).
Milford is English in Origin.
The baby name Milford is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪl.fərd/ (MIL-ford).
Milford is English in Origin.
Milford is an English habitational, surname-derived given name from Old English mylne “mill” + ford “river crossing,” meaning “the ford by the mill.” It appears in numerous place-names across England and Wales and later in Ireland and the United States. Variants include Millford (rare) and the antiquated Milforde; the surname form is far more common.
As a first name, it gained currency in the 19th century in Britain and especially the United States through the surname-as-given-name fashion. It appeared in the U.S. Top 1000 through the early to mid-20th century, peaking in the 1910s–1930s, and is now uncommon, lending it a vintage feel. Short forms include Mil and Ford. Related -ford names include Clifford, Radford, Ashford, and Wilford. Milford offers a sturdy, place-rooted choice with a clear, workmanlike meaning and quiet traditional appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #893 | 6 | 7,053 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #994 | 8 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 41 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Milford is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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