Buford Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Buford means 'beautiful fort' or 'beautiful ford'.
Meaning of the Name Buford
Buford is an English name derived from a surname. The surname is of Norman origin and is derived from the Old French words 'beu fort', meaning 'beautiful fort'. It can also be a local surname, referring to someone who lived by a 'beau ford', or beautiful ford. The name has a strong and noble sound to it.
Popularity of the Name Buford
The popularity for the name Buford peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 334 births, which ranked number 681 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Buford had the most female births in 1926 with 10, which ranked number 3,046 out of 5,622 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 334, which ranked number 318 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Buford has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Buford has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Buford
- 10 Year Trend of Buford: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Buford: -100.00%
Popularity of Buford by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Buford. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Buford in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Buford is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Buford
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