Boy · #5,501 in 2026

Branford

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

Current Rank

#5,501

Peak Rank

#4,873 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1995

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4873

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Branford

Branford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 11 Branfords were born — ranking #4,873 that year. As of 2026, Branford ranks #5,501 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Branfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s 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 Branford

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

Bransford
Brafford
Bamford
Brainerd
Blanford
Brainard
Benford
Binford
Bruford
Braford
Brand
Bernard

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Branford

What does the name Branford mean?

Branford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Branford in 2026?

In 2026, Branford ranks #5,501 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Branford most popular?

Branford reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,873 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Branford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Branford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Branford include Deveron, Cartrell, Marquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Branford

Branford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Branford's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,873. Use the chart and map above to compare Branford'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.