Oxford
Meaningfrom the oxen ford · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,980 in 2020
5 babies were named Oxford in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,028 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2013–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oxford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oxford, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oxford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOxford first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #5,980.
- New on the sceneOxford wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2013.
- TrendOxford has slipped 6,028 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Oxford means “from the oxen ford”.
About the name Oxford
Oxford is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the oxen ford”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Oxford for boys from 2013 to 2025, in 12 of those 13 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #5,980 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 196,721 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 Oxford
What does the name Oxford mean?
Oxford means “from the oxen ford” in English.
What is the origin of the name Oxford?
Oxford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oxford a boy or girl name?
Oxford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oxford?
Oxford ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#5,980).