NAME PROFILE
Byford
Derived from the Spanish name Juanita, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name reflects a personality that is inherently kind-hearted, welcoming, and possesses a serene strength that draws people together.
Key Stats
| Total births | 109 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1922 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Wauneta Lonewolf (Native American social worker and activist) · Wauneta May (Illustrator and children's author) · Wauneta Arnholt (Influential community educator) · Wauneta Bordeaux (Advocate for indigenous women's rights) · Wauneta Girdner (Scholar and community historian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NetaWaunieNetta
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