Belford
Pronunciation: [ b-EHLF-erd ]
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Belford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 14 babies have been named Belford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Belford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,769 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,769
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Belford
Belford is a boy name .
Belford is currently ranked #27,769 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Belford include Bel, Belf, Belfy, Belfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Bey, Beie, and Belkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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