Bradford: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the broad river ford.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2598
- Peak
- #240 in 1953
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bradford Means
Bradford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the broad river ford.
How Popular Bradford Is
Bradford currently ranks #2598 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #240 in 1953. It is rising.
Good to Know About Bradford
- Bradford peaked at #240 in the U.S. in 1953.
- Bradford has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Bradford is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Bradford
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Sibling Names for Bradford
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Questions About Bradford
What does Bradford mean?
Bradford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the broad river ford.
How popular is Bradford?
Bradford currently ranks #2598 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #240 in 1953. It is rising.
Where does Bradford come from?
Bradford comes from English roots. Bradford peaked at #240 in the U.S. in 1953.
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