Redford Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Redford means 'red ford' or 'red river crossing'.
Meaning of the Name Redford
Redford is a surname of English origin that means 'red ford' or 'red river crossing'. It is derived from the Old English words 'read' meaning red, and 'ford' meaning ford or river crossing. The name may have been originally used to describe someone who lived near a red-colored ford or river crossing. Redford can also be a given name, inspired by the surname, and carries the same meaning.
Popularity of the Name Redford
The popularity for the name Redford peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,779 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Redford had the most male births in 2017 with 20, which ranked number 4,742 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Redford has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%. Among males, Redford has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Redford
- 10 Year Trend of Redford: 183.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Redford: 183.33%
Popularity of Redford by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Redford. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Redford in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Redford is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Redford
- Total Births of Redford: 19 (10.98%)
- Male Births of Redford: 19 (10.98%)
Given the upward trend of Redford over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.98% increase in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Redford have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.98%.