Redford
Meaningred ford · English
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,821 in 1913
21 babies were named Redford in the US in 2025. It has climbed 528 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Redford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Redford, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Redford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRedford first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1913, when it reached #2,821.
- TrendRedford has climbed 528 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Redford means “red ford”.
About the name Redford
Redford 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 Redford for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 20 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,821 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 190,840 boys |
| 2020s | 9.3 | 106,952 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 Redford
What does the name Redford mean?
Redford means “red ford” in English.
What is the origin of the name Redford?
Redford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Redford a boy or girl name?
Redford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Redford?
Redford ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#2,821).