Bedford
boy nameBedford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #679 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #853 |
| 1890s | #993 |
| 1900s | #1111 |
| 1910s | #1538 |
| 1920s | #1337 |
| 1930s | #1580 |
| 1940s | #1877 |
| 1950s | #2241 |
| 1960s | #3076 |
| 1970s | #4966 |
| 1980s | #6510 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2010s | #12156 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Bedford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bedford alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bedford in 2025?
- Bedford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bedford most popular?
- Bedford peaked in 1887, reaching #679 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bedford with classmates?
- Bedford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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