Boy · #6,387 in 2026

Raford

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

Current Rank

#6,387

Peak Rank

#2,396 (1935)

Total Babies

169

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1982

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#2396

Peak Rank

169

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Raford

Raford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 10 Rafords were born — ranking #2,396 that year. As of 2026, Raford ranks #6,387 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 169 Rafords 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

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Names that sound like Raford

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

Rayford
Raiford
Referred
Crayford
Hayford
Reefer
Referee
Roared
Refer
Preferred
Crawford
Roofer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raford

What does the name Raford mean?

Raford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Raford in 2026?

In 2026, Raford ranks #6,387 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Raford most popular?

Raford reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #2,396 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Raford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Raford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raford include Lebert, Costa, Hairl. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raford

Raford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 169 births in the dataset. Raford's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #2,396. Use the chart and map above to compare Raford'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.