Bradford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAD-ford / ˈbræd.fɔrdEnglish
Meaning
Broad ford
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bradford is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'broad ford'. It has been used as a surname and a given name since the Middle Ages. The name is associated with various locations in England, particularly in West Yorkshire. Bradford has also been a popular name in the United States since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Bradford has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brad
- Bradley
International Variants
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Famous people named Bradford
Bradford Anderson is an American actor known for his role as Spinelli on the soap opera 'General Hospital'.
Bradford M. Freeman is a notable American veteran who served in World War II and is recognized for his contributions during the D-Day invasion.
Fictional characters named Bradford
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bradford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bradford has ranked as high as #502 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, California, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Bradford has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bradford (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 43 |
| 1913 | 38 |
| 1914 | 50 |
| 1915 | 69 |
| 1916 | 72 |
| 1917 | 72 |
| 1918 | 70 |
| 1919 | 69 |
| 1920 | 74 |
| 1921 | 85 |
| 1922 | 71 |
| 1923 | 73 |
| 1924 | 76 |
| 1925 | 76 |
| 1926 | 98 |
| 1927 | 96 |
| 1928 | 85 |
| 1929 | 84 |
| 1930 | 88 |
| 1931 | 87 |
| 1932 | 86 |
| 1933 | 82 |
| 1934 | 96 |
| 1935 | 92 |
| 1936 | 102 |
| 1937 | 130 |
| 1938 | 107 |
| 1939 | 128 |
| 1940 | 126 |
| 1941 | 135 |
| 1942 | 159 |
| 1943 | 173 |
| 1944 | 191 |
| 1945 | 184 |
| 1946 | 251 |
| 1947 | 327 |
| 1948 | 376 |
| 1949 | 496 |
| 1950 | 576 |
| 1951 | 575 |
| 1952 | 656 |
| 1953 | 780 |
| 1954 | 773 |
| 1955 | 699 |
| 1956 | 720 |
| 1957 | 675 |
| 1958 | 621 |
| 1959 | 617 |
| 1960 | 668 |
| 1961 | 579 |
| 1962 | 534 |
| 1963 | 611 |
| 1964 | 602 |
| 1965 | 581 |
| 1966 | 525 |
| 1967 | 558 |
| 1968 | 535 |
| 1969 | 601 |
| 1970 | 612 |
| 1971 | 570 |
| 1972 | 469 |
| 1973 | 494 |
| 1974 | 602 |
| 1975 | 555 |
| 1976 | 593 |
| 1977 | 603 |
| 1978 | 599 |
| 1979 | 614 |
| 1980 | 630 |
| 1981 | 599 |
| 1982 | 561 |
| 1983 | 480 |
| 1984 | 474 |
| 1985 | 453 |
| 1986 | 387 |
| 1987 | 441 |
| 1988 | 368 |
| 1989 | 353 |
| 1990 | 304 |
| 1991 | 277 |
| 1992 | 270 |
| 1993 | 267 |
| 1994 | 243 |
| 1995 | 216 |
| 1996 | 211 |
| 1997 | 177 |
| 1998 | 176 |
| 1999 | 151 |
| 2000 | 123 |
| 2001 | 103 |
| 2002 | 125 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 99 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 95 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 78 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 41 |