Danford
Pronunciation: [ d-ANF-erd ]
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Danford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 154 babies have been named Danford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,067 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,067
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Danford
Danford is a boy name .
Danford is currently ranked #33,067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danford include Dan, Danf, Danfy, Danfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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