Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Alford
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1930
Peak era
1930
Peak births
106
Current vitality
Below reporting floor
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Alford
How many people are named Alford?
An estimated 1,385 living Americans are named Alford.
How rare is Alford?
Alford fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Alford?
The median age of a living American named Alford is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 51 and 75 years old.
Is Alford still popular?
Not especially. Alford has been declining since its 1930 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Where is Alford most common?
Alford has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19302025
Peak year
1930
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
4,790