Milford
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Milford is an Old English name meaning “mill ford”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Milford
Milford is a name of Old English origin that functions primarily as a place name. It is composed of 'mylen', meaning 'mill', and 'ford', denoting a shallow crossing place in a river. The name historically identifies settlements where a watermill was situated near a river ford, and it later transitioned into a given name through the English practice of adopting surnames or topographical markers as personal designations.
Meaning Comments
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Gender Usage of the Name Milford
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Milford is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Milford
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Milford is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 62.1M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 169M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Milford was last recorded at #3,975 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (1985) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #315 in 1917. Its lowest recorded position was #3,975 in 1985. Over the last 24 years (1961–1985) the name fell -2280 places (from #1,695 to #3,975).
Characteristics of the Name Milford
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Milford features a two-syllable structure with a strong initial stress, providing a sturdy and balanced phonetic profile. This name is historically tied to the Earls of Milford Haven and the Milford bridge architecture, grounding it in a Vintage Revival and Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Milford
Middle names used with MilfordMethodology
Milford is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Milford Ray · Milford Darnell · Milford Charles · Milford Earl · Milford DouglasView all 55 boy middle names.
- Total 74 middle names used with Milford
- 3 girl middle names used with Milford
- 15 unisex middle names used with Milford
Middle name suggestions for MilfordMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Milford is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Milford Jacob · Milford Jason · Milford Jesus · Milford Jerry · Milford Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Milford
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, Milford has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- David of Milford Haven (Mountbatten) (1919–1970) — Marquess
- George of Milford Haven (born 1944) — Marquess
Names Similar to Milford
Sound Like Milford Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Melford · Milfred
Spelled Like Milford Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Melford
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Milford Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Milford”
Dictionary Meaning of "Milford"Methodology
A common place name, primarily within the British Isles and New England, often used for settlements with watermills built near fords, including
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- A number of places in the United States:
- A census-designated place in Lassen County, California.
- A coastal city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- A city in Kent County and Sussex County, Delaware.
- An unincorporated community in Baker County, Georgia.
- A township and village therein, in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana.
- A town in Van Buren Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- A city in Dickinson County, Iowa.
- A minor city in Geary County, Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in Bracken County, Kentucky.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Penobscot County, Maine.
- A township and village therein, in Oakland County, Michigan.
- A small village in Barton County, Missouri.
- A city in Seward County, Nebraska.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- A borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- A town and village therein, in Otsego County, New York.
- A city in Clermont County and Hamilton County, Ohio.
- A borough, the county seat of Pike County, Pennsylvania.
- A town in Ellis County, Texas.
- A city in Beaver County, Utah.
- An unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia.
- A town and unincorporated community therein, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- A number of other townships, listed under Milford Township.
- A place in Canada:
- A village in East Hants district municipality, Hants County, Nova Scotia.
- A town in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
- A number of places in the United Kingdom:
- A village in Belper parish, Amber Valley district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK3545).
- A hamlet in Hartland parish, Torridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SS2322).
- A hamlet in Little Ness parish, near Baschurch, Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ4121).
- A village in Berkswich parish, Stafford borough, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ9721).
- A village in Witley parish, Waverley borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref SU9442).
- A suburban settlement in Laverstock parish and Salisbury parish, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref SU1529).
- A western suburb of Newtown, Powys, Wales (OS grid ref SO0991).
- A village near Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- A village in County Cork, Ireland.
- A small town in County Donegal, Ireland. Alternative form: Millford.
- A suburb on the North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand.
A habitational surname
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