Ashford
Pronunciation: [ ASHF-erd ]
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Ashford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 422 babies have been named Ashford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ashford is past its peak , currently ranked #7,885 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,885
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Ashford
Ashford is a boy name .
Ashford is currently ranked #7,885 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ashford include Ash, Ashf, Ashfy, Ashfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Asy, Asie, and Ashkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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