Lanford
Pronunciation: [ l-ANF-erd ]
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Lanford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 16 babies have been named Lanford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,897 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,897
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lanford
Lanford is a boy name .
Lanford is currently ranked #29,897 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanford include Lan, Lanf, Lanfy, Lanfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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