Ford
boy name#474 in 2025Ford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #434 in 1890, ranks #474 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#474
rank today
#434
peak (1890)
642
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #661 |
| 1890s | #621 |
| 1900s | #704 |
| 1910s | #637 |
| 1920s | #791 |
| 1930s | #1118 |
| 1940s | #1017 |
| 1950s | #1171 |
| 1960s | #1556 |
| 1970s | #2820 |
| 1980s | #2954 |
| 1990s | #2433 |
| 2000s | #2062 |
| 2010s | #919 |
| 2020s | #490 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ford has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 8,500 people named Ford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ford is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ford in 2025?
- Ford ranks #474 among US boy names in 2025, with 642 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ford most popular?
- Ford peaked in 1890, reaching #434 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ford with classmates?
- Ford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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