How Many People Are Named Bradford?

32,081

people in the United States are named Bradford

1 in 10,442 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1439

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0096%

Of US population

Peak Year

1953

780 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BRAD-fərd
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.6 years old

Young (<30) 3,069
9.6%
Adult (30–60) 15,011
46.8%
Senior (>60) 14,001
43.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Massachusetts 2,733
California 2,714
New York 1,727
Texas 1,364
Ohio 1,351
Pennsylvania 1,243
Michigan 1,188
Illinois 1,151
North Carolina 958
Georgia 955

💡 Fun Facts About "Bradford"

  • 41 babies were named Bradford in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1953
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Massachusetts

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