Total births
328
Boys' name · since 1913
Lynford
328 babies named Lynford in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1926. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 328
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
328 boys have been named Lynford since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lynford recorded 328 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2023.
- 328 total births
- 1913–2023 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
328 boys have been named Lynford since 1913, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2023.
- 328
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Lynford was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
15 babies were named Lynford in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Lynford's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynford splits its recorded history at 1942: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynford at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lynford popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2023
- Peak year (1926)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Lynford by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Lynford's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Lynford births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
49 births
- 1930s
1930s
46 births
- 1940s
1940s
75 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 75 births (23% of all-time use).
Lynford by state
Where Lynford concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Lynford's total US births 1.8%
6 of 328 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynford? ▼
Lynford has been given to 328 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 15 babies were born in 1926, its single highest year.
When was Lynford most popular? ▼
Lynford was most popular in the 1940s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Lynford most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynford are Pennsylvania (6 births).
How long has the name Lynford been used? ▼
Records for Lynford go back to 1913, giving 111 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Lynford? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lyndon, Lynwood, Lyndell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lynford's data
- Lynford's decade-level peak was the 1940s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Lynfords (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lynford
Nearby Names Like Lynford
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynford
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Lynwood Boy
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Lyndell Boy
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Lyn Boy
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Compare Lynford side by side: Lynford vs Lynn Lynford vs Lyndon Lynford vs Lynwood
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lynford: Baby Name Since 1913 - 328 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynford. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lynford draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.