Crawford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRAW-ford / /ˈkrɔːfərd/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: 'from the marsh' or 'dweller by the marsh'; English: 'craw' (crow) + 'ford' (river crossing)
Historical & Cultural Background
Crawford is a surname that originated in Scotland, particularly associated with the town of Crawford in South Lanarkshire. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name reflects geographical features, indicating a connection to the landscape. It has also been borne by notable figures in various fields.
Trend Summary
Crawford has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Crawfurd
- Crawfordson
International Variants
- Crawford (English)
Famous people named Crawford
Crawford H. Greenewalt Jr. was an American chemist known for his work in the field of chemical engineering.
Crawford Tillinghast was an American architect recognized for his contributions to the design of golf courses.
Crawford W. Long was an American physician credited with the first use of ether as an anesthetic.
Crawford B. H. was a notable figure in the field of education and served as a university president.
Fictional characters named Crawford
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Crawford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Crawford has ranked as high as #828 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Crawford has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Crawford (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 21 | |
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1891 | 16 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 26 |
| 1912 | 36 |
| 1913 | 42 |
| 1914 | 50 |
| 1915 | 66 |
| 1916 | 66 |
| 1917 | 84 |
| 1918 | 82 |
| 1919 | 79 |
| 1920 | 62 |
| 1921 | 77 |
| 1922 | 68 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 88 |
| 1925 | 62 |
| 1926 | 55 |
| 1927 | 54 |
| 1928 | 50 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1930 | 73 |
| 1931 | 58 |
| 1932 | 48 |
| 1933 | 55 |
| 1934 | 41 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 54 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 35 |
| 1944 | 49 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1948 | 46 |
| 1949 | 50 |
| 1950 | 55 |
| 1951 | 55 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 35 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 52 |