Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Mill by a ford, From the Mill by the Ford
Pronunciation: MIL-furd, /ˈmɪl.fərd/, M IH L F ER D
Popularity Rank: #123,651
Derived from Old English words 'mylen' meaning mill, and 'ford' meaning ford, Milford was originally a locational surname for someone who lived near a mill by a ford.
The name Milford is of English origin and means Mill by a ford, From the Mill by the Ford. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Milford is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Nigeria, and 26 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MIL-furd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɪl.fərd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH L F ER D
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Milford is recorded 180 times globally, ranking it as the 123,651th most common name worldwide.
Milford is most prevalent in United States of America, with 80 occurrences, making it the 19,953th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Milford is found among 1 in every 22614 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #19,953 | 1 : 22,614 |
| South Africa | #20,144 | 1 : 52,108 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Milford from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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