Buford
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #311 in 1910
6 babies were named Buford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Buford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buford, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuford has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Bufords, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1910, when it ranked #311. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Buford
Buford is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Buford for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 125 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1910, when it ranked #311 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 63 | 15,838 boys |
| 1890s | 137 | 7,322 boys |
| 1900s | 201 | 4,963 boys |
| 1910s | 263 | 3,804 boys |
| 1920s | 250 | 3,993 boys |
| 1930s | 183 | 5,460 boys |
| 1940s | 115 | 8,719 boys |
| 1950s | 48 | 20,713 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 33,036 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 44,228 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 90,416 boys |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Buford
What is the origin of the name Buford?
Buford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Buford a boy or girl name?
Buford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buford?
Buford ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1910 (#311).