Burford
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,630 in 1922
0 babies were named Burford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryBurford first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #2,630.
About the name Burford
Burford is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Burford for boys from 1917 to 1936, in 7 of those 20 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #2,630 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1936, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.9 | 205,479 boys |
| 1920s | 2.2 | 448,430 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 560,000 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 Burford
What is the origin of the name Burford?
Burford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Burford a boy or girl name?
Burford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Burford?
Burford is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1936. It peaked at #2,630 in 1922.