Bradford
How to say it: BRAD-furd · /ˈbrædfərd/
Old English surname and place name meaning 'broad ford' (a wide river crossing).
Bradford was the 2,750th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 32 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,670 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,750 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 32 |
| Share of births | 1 in 103,604 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,670 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bradford peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bradford is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Bradford
- Bradford Dillman (1930–2018)American actor
- Bradford Young (born 1977)American cinematographer
- Bradford Jamieson IV (born 1996)American professional soccer player
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