BoyEnglish origin

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)

1880: #73618801910: #140219101920: #195119201930: #205819301940: #264719401950: #327419501970: #462819701990: #702419902020: #116152020#1#11615

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.

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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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