How popular is the name Bluford in 2025?

Bluford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Bluford most popular?

Bluford peaked in 1883, reaching #892 among US boy names.

Bluford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Bluford entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #892 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#892

peak (1883)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Bluford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Bluford alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bluford in 2025?: Bluford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bluford most popular?: Bluford peaked in 1883, reaching #892 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bluford with classmates?: Bluford will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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