Crawford
Meaningcrow ford · Scottish
- US rank
- #2,091
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #438 in 1896
70 babies were named Crawford in the US in 2025. It has climbed 201 places in five years.
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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).
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A few things about Crawford you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Crawford
Crawford Williamson Long
American physician (1815–1878)
Choose Crawford and your child shares a first name with Crawford Williamson Long, an American physician. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Crawford, like who?” Crawford Williamson Long's Wikipedia article is available in 28 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Crawford Williamson Long on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,390 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Crawford, 70 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Crawford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCrawford has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Crawfords, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1896, when it ranked #438. Today it's #2,091, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCrawford is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 24,390.
- TrendCrawford has climbed 201 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,091. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCrawford is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #573. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlCrawford is given to both boys and girls: 90% of the 78 babies named Crawford in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Crawford means “crow ford”.
About the name Crawford
Crawford is a boy name of English origin meaning “crow ford”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Crawford for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked #438 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,091, with 70 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 104 | 9,573 boys |
| 1890s | 103 | 9,684 boys |
| 1900s | 109 | 9,216 boys |
| 1910s | 86 | 11,569 boys |
| 1920s | 58 | 17,138 boys |
| 1930s | 44 | 22,957 boys |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,156 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 49,261 boys |
| 1960s | 14 | 73,475 boys |
| 1970s | 9.0 | 111,359 boys |
| 1980s | 8.4 | 118,343 boys |
| 1990s | 9.2 | 108,460 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,106 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,576 boys |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,586 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 Crawford
What does the name Crawford mean?
Crawford means “crow ford” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Crawford?
Crawford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Crawford a boy or girl name?
Crawford is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Crawford?
Crawford ranked #2,091 for US boys in 2025, given to 70 babies. Its best year was 1896 (#438).