Telford, of Germanic origin, is a unique and distinctive given name for males. It was originally an occupational surname derived from 'Telford', a village in Shropshire, England, where the first recorded use as a personal name appeared around the 18th century. The name Telford is associated with the renowned English engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834), known for his significant contributions to road and bridge construction during the Industrial Revolution.
"From 1903 to 1975, there were a total of 348 children named Telford born across various years in the UK. The years with the highest number of Telfords were between 1920 and 1925, with at least ten births each year, peaking at twelve in 1925. However, there was a significant drop-off post-World War II, with only one year (1951) exceeding eight births until the late 1960s."