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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Radford — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rader|Radha
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Radford

RAD-furd · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11915 in 2023

Peak: #10594 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11915 in 2023

Peak: #10594 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #11915 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Radford scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishClassicBoy2-syllableSurnameTopographicOld EnglishTraditionalSteadyHeritage
Character
steady reliabilitypractical wisdomgrounded strengthquiet confidence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Radfords

educationalprogressivecomprehensiveaccessibleanalytical
STRONG
High confidence

Radford is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Radford at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'rad' (clearing) and 'ford' (river crossing). A topographic surname denoting a ford near a clearing.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#10594 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Radford Chambliss
Sociologist
Radford University
Educational Institution
Similar Sound
BradfordTraffordStratfordCrawford◈CliffordFulford
Similar Style
AshfordBedfordChesterFletcher◈GarrettHarrison
Works well with
EleanorMargaretJamesWilliamCatherineHenryElizabethEdward
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Garrett
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↓ Declining
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Radford · Overview
Summary

Radford is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Radford carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
radford.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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