Linford
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNF-erd ]
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Linford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 312 babies have been named Linford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,571 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,571
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Linford
Linford is a boy name .
Linford is currently ranked #29,571 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linford include Lin, Linf, Linfy, Linfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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