Ruford Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROO-ford //ˈruːfərd//
Origin: English; Old French
Meaning: English: 'red ford'; Old French: 'ford near a red place'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ruford is believed to have Anglo-Saxon origins, deriving from the Old English elements "rūf" meaning "rough" or "coarse" and "ford" meaning "river crossing" or "ford." This etymological composition suggests a geographical significance, likely referring to a place characterized by a rough river crossing. The name may have evolved through various forms, with early records appearing in medieval England, where surnames often developed from local features or landmarks, eventually transitioning into given names in later centuries.
Historically, the name Ruford may not be widely documented in significant texts or figures, but it reflects the common practice of naming conventions in Anglo-Saxon England. The use of place-based names became prominent during the Middle Ages, as communities began to identify individuals by their geographical origins.
While there are no notable historical figures specifically named Ruford, the structure of the name aligns with other similar Anglo-Saxon names that have persisted through the centuries. Culturally, names like Ruford embody the connection between individuals and their environment, highlighting the importance of landscape in personal identity during the Anglo-Saxon period.
The rugged imagery associated with the name may evoke a sense of strength or resilience, qualities that were valued in early medieval society. Although diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as Ruf or Ford, the name Ruford itself carries a distinctive character that reflects its roots in the natural world and the historical context of its usage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ruford was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Ruford has ranked as high as #886 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ruford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ruford is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ruford was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ruford
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ruford.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |