Ledford
Pronunciation: [ l-EHDF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ledford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 16 babies have been named Ledford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ledford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,598 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,598
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old French (page) origin
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Anglo-French origin
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Hebrew origin
"My God is He"
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Turkic origin
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Old French origin
"one who grants charters, document giver"
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Welsh origin
"to create; creation"
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American English origin
"modern American coinage, unique creation"
#34,626 in US
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About the Name Ledford
Ledford is a boy name .
Ledford is currently ranked #34,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ledford include Led, Ley, Ledie, and Ledfie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis