Bradford
boy name#3513 in 2025Bradford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #240 in 1953, ranks #3513 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3513
rank today
#240
peak (1953)
32
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #963 |
| 1890s | #797 |
| 1900s | #876 |
| 1910s | #768 |
| 1920s | #720 |
| 1930s | #594 |
| 1940s | #430 |
| 1950s | #276 |
| 1960s | #320 |
| 1970s | #320 |
| 1980s | #394 |
| 1990s | #718 |
| 2000s | #1511 |
| 2010s | #2055 |
| 2020s | #2877 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bradford has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 25,000 people named Bradford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bradford alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 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 ranks #3513 among US boy names in 2025, with 32 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bradford most popular?
- Bradford peaked in 1953, reaching #240 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bradford with classmates?
- Bradford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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