Raeford
boy nameRaeford entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1485 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1485
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2767 |
| 1920s | #2516 |
| 1930s | #2356 |
| 1940s | #2152 |
| 1950s | #2487 |
| 1960s | #3480 |
| 1970s | #4422 |
| 1980s | #4907 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Raeford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raeford alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raeford in 2025?
- Raeford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Raeford most popular?
- Raeford peaked in 1941, reaching #1485 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raeford with classmates?
- Raeford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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