Rutherford: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the cattle ford crossing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #11615
- Peak
- #736 in 1880
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rutherford Means
Rutherford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the cattle ford crossing.
How Popular Rutherford Is
Rutherford currently ranks #11615 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #736 in 1880. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rutherford
- At its most popular, Rutherford reached #736 in the U.S. in 1880.
- Rutherford has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Rutherford is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Rutherford
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rutherford
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rutherford.
Questions About Rutherford
What does Rutherford mean?
Rutherford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the cattle ford crossing.
How popular is Rutherford?
Rutherford currently ranks #11615 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #736 in 1880. It is rising.
Where does Rutherford come from?
Rutherford comes from English roots. At its most popular, Rutherford reached #736 in the U.S. in 1880.
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