Halford is an uncommon, yet distinguished given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'hal' meaning 'healthy' or 'whole', and 'ford' referring to a river crossing. This name was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name in some cases. Notable individuals with this name include Halford E. Luce, an American lawyer and politician, and Halford Ryan, a Canadian Olympic rower.
The name Halford experienced varying popularity between 1919 and 1959, with the most notable peaks occurring in the years 1921 (18 births) and 1944 (8 births). However, there were several periods of decline, particularly noticeable from 1937 onwards where the annual number of births consistently hovered around five to seven. Overall, there were a total of 134 babies named Halford during this time span.