Milford
Pronunciation: [ m-IHLF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Milford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,484 babies have been named Milford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Milford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,284 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,284
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Milford
Milford is a boy name .
Is Milford a boy or girl name? Milford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,284 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,642. Milford is more commonly used as a boy name.
Milford is currently ranked #23,284 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Milford include Mil, Milf, Milfy, Milfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Miy, Miie, and Milkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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