Alvord Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Old English words for 'alder tree' and 'river crossing'.
Meaning of the Name Alvord
Alvord is a surname of English origin. It is derived from Old English words 'alor' meaning 'alder tree' and 'ford' meaning 'a river crossing'. The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a river crossing by an alder tree. It can also be an occupational surname for someone who worked as a ferryman or lived near a ford. The Alvord surname is primarily found in the United States.
Popularity of the Name Alvord
The popularity for the name Alvord peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 7 births, which ranked number 7,542 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Alvord had the most male births in 1922 with 7, which ranked number 3,532 out of 4,967 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Alvord
Popularity of Alvord by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Alvord. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Alvord in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Alvord is a great pick!
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