Bradford
girl nameBradford entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #5828 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#5828
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5828 |
| 1960s | #6525 |
| 1970s | #8473 |
| 1980s | #11325 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bradford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bradford alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bradford in 2025?
- Bradford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bradford most popular?
- Bradford peaked in 1955, reaching #5828 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bradford with classmates?
- Bradford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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