Buford
Male name · ↓ Falling
5,665
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Buford
Buford is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 5,665 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 142 births |
| 1890s | 351 births |
| 1900s | 604 births |
| 1910s | 1,160 births |
| 1920s | 1,327 births |
| 1930s | 876 births |
| 1940s | 684 births |
| 1950s | 388 births |
| 1960s | 133 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Buford?
Buford has been given to 5,665 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 165 births that year.
Is Buford a boy or girl name?
Buford is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Buford most popular?
Buford was most popular in 1921, when 165 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Buford?
Buford first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).