Total births
230
Boys' name · since 1914
Mayford
230 babies named Mayford in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 230
- total births
- 1914–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
230 boys have been named Mayford since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mayford recorded 230 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1958.
- 230 total births
- 1914–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
230 boys have been named Mayford since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 230
- total births
- 1914–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Mayford was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
14 babies were named Mayford in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Mayford's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mayford's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mayford at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Mayford popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1958
- Peak year (1921)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Mayford by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mayford's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Mayford births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
94 births
- 1930s
1930s
79 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 94 births (41% of all-time use).
Mayford by state
Where Mayford concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 73 | 31.7% |
Tennessee share of Mayford's total US births 31.7%
73 of 230 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayford? ▼
Mayford has been given to 230 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1958. 14 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Mayford most popular? ▼
Mayford was most popular in the 1920s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Mayford most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayford are Tennessee (73 births).
How long has the name Mayford been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mayford since 1914 -- 45 years through the most recent 1958 data.
What names are similar to Mayford? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maynard, Mayson, Mayer, Mayo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mayford's data
- Mayford's decade-level peak was the 1920s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Mayfords (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Mayford
Nearby Names Like Mayford
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayford
Maynard Boy
#8316 14,918 births
Mayson Boy
#1338 4,848 births
Mayer Boy
#1839 2,545 births
Mayo Boy
1,236 births
Maynor Boy
#3010 1,076 births
Compare Mayford side by side: Mayford vs Maynard Mayford vs Mayson Mayford vs Mayer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1958 (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. "Mayford: Baby Name Since 1914 - 230 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayford. 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 Mayford 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.