Ford
How to say it: FORD · /ˈfɔrd/
English topographic surname meaning 'ford, river crossing'. Used as a given name via surname transfer.
Ford was the 469th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 642 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 95% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #424 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #469 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 642 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,164 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +95% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #424 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Ford upward to its best showing. The 2020s stand as its peak, with additional rise expected ahead.
What goes with it
Short and crisp with a breathy edge, Ford feels strong and grounded. Hayes and Brooks share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ford is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ford
- Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893)British painter
- Ford Madox Ford (1873–1939)English writer and publisher
- Ford Konno (born 1933)American swimmer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Ford Motor Company (founded 1903) makes Ford read as the car-company name.
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