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Bradford

Bradford is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Bradford?

Recorded births named Bradford by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	32,114 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Bradford's popularity over time

Babies named Bradford per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1953 (779/yr).

When was Bradford popular?

Bradford reached its peak in 1953, when it was the #530 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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