Lynford
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNF-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
Lynford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 97 babies have been named Lynford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lynford is past its peak , currently ranked #20,119 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,119
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Old English origin
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Old Norse origin
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Finnish origin
"life, grain"
#20,077 in US
Latin origin
"household spirit, ancestral guardian"
#20,060 in US
Old English origin
"stony forest"
#20,130 in US
French origin
"The great; the large"
#20,216 in US
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About the Name Lynford
Lynford is a boy name .
Lynford is currently ranked #20,119 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lynford include Lyn, Lyy, Lynie, and Lynfie. 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