How Many People Are Named Ford?

10,381

people in the United States are named Ford

1 in 32,270 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2695

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

707 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: FAWRD
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ford" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the American industrialist Henry Ford (1863-1947).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 35.5 years old

Young (<30) 6,710
64.6%
Adult (30–60) 564
5.4%
Senior (>60) 3,107
29.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 916
Texas 830
Michigan 446
Georgia 270
North Carolina 250
Illinois 241
New York 237
Florida 229
Pennsylvania 218
Ohio 213

💡 Fun Facts About "Ford"

  • 504 babies were named Ford in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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