Radford
Meaningred ford · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #936 in 1885
6 babies were named Radford in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Radford 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 Radford, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Radford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRadford first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #936. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRadford has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Radford means “red ford”.
About the name Radford
Radford is a boy name of English origin meaning “red ford”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Radford for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 97 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #936 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1890s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 88,731 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 63,735 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 60,643 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 70,323 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,525 boys |
| 1950s | 8.8 | 113,895 boys |
| 1960s | 7.8 | 128,866 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 191,571 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 324,675 boys |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 335,196 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 Radford
What does the name Radford mean?
Radford means “red ford” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Radford?
Radford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Radford a boy or girl name?
Radford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Radford?
Radford ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#936).