Ford Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationford / /fɔrd/English; Old English
Meaning
river crossing; ford
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ford is derived from the Old English word 'ford', which refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where one can cross. It has been used as a surname and a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, partly due to the influence of notable figures such as Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company.
Trend Summary
The name Ford has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ford has ranked as high as #723 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ford (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 55 | |
| TX | 46 | |
| GA | 27 | |
| IL | 26 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| AZ | 21 | |
| FL | 21 | |
| OH | 20 | |
| PA | 18 | |
| UT | 17 | |
| TN | 16 | |
| MI | 16 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| MO | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 57 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1914 | 72 |
| 1915 | 133 |
| 1916 | 101 |
| 1917 | 95 |
| 1918 | 72 |
| 1919 | 79 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 79 |
| 1922 | 87 |
| 1923 | 115 |
| 1924 | 76 |
| 1925 | 88 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1927 | 63 |
| 1928 | 50 |
| 1929 | 51 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1931 | 34 |
| 1932 | 33 |
| 1933 | 32 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1942 | 42 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 63 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 51 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1953 | 44 |
| 1954 | 49 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 37 |
| 1959 | 48 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 87 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 139 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2013 | 183 |
| 2014 | 245 |
| 2015 | 327 |
| 2016 | 342 |
| 2017 | 344 |
| 2018 | 417 |
| 2019 | 497 |
| 2020 | 647 |
| 2021 | 707 |
| 2022 | 649 |
| 2023 | 564 |
| 2024 | 504 |