Bradford
Male name · ↓ Falling
12,481
Total Births
1953
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bradford
Bradford is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 12,481 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 30 births |
| 1890s | 109 births |
| 1900s | 157 births |
| 1910s | 324 births |
| 1920s | 388 births |
| 1930s | 449 births |
| 1940s | 1,009 births |
| 1950s | 2,711 births |
| 1960s | 2,298 births |
| 1970s | 2,274 births |
| 1980s | 1,847 births |
| 1990s | 885 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bradford?
Bradford has been given to 12,481 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1953 with 319 births that year.
Is Bradford a boy or girl name?
Bradford is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Bradford most popular?
Bradford was most popular in 1953, when 319 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Bradford?
Bradford first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).