NAME PROFILE
Bradford
Bradford is an English name derived from the Old English words 'brad,' meaning 'broad,' and 'ford,' meaning 'river crossing.' It conveys a sense of strength and stability, often associated with a person who is dependable and trustworthy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 32,114 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 1953 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MA — 23%CA — 21%NY — 20%TX — 19%GA — 17%
Notable People
Bradford Dillman (Actor, *Compulsion*) · Bradford Morrow (Author, *The Forgers*) · Bradford Smith (Soccer player, *Washington Spirit*) · Bradford Cox (Musician, *Deerhunter*) · Bradford Anderson (Actor, *General Hospital*)
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