Tilford
Pronunciation: [ t-IHLF-erd ]
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Tilford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 156 babies have been named Tilford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tilford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,932 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,932
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Thai origin
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#34,121 in US
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About the Name Tilford
Tilford is a boy name .
Tilford is currently ranked #33,932 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tilford include Til, Tilf, Tilfy, Tilfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Tiy, Tiie, and Tilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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