Boy · #3,021 in 2026

Beuford

Name: Popularity of the name Beuford in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Beuford, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,021

Peak Rank

#2,131 (1920)

Total Babies

219

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1950

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#2131

Peak Rank

219

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Beuford

Beuford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 15 Beufords were born — ranking #2,131 that year. As of 2026, Beuford ranks #3,021 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 219 Beufords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Beuford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Beuford is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Bord
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Burd
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Brd
Bered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beuford

What does the name Beuford mean?

Beuford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Beuford in 2026?

In 2026, Beuford ranks #3,021 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Beuford most popular?

Beuford reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,131 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Beuford a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Beuford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Beuford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Beuford include Watt, Hezzie, Everard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Beuford

Beuford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 219 births in the dataset. Beuford's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,131. Use the chart and map above to compare Beuford's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.