Boy · #6,227 in 2026

Redford

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

Current Rank

#6,227

Peak Rank

#2,821 (2017)

Total Babies

230

5-Yr Trend

-3%

1913

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#2821

Peak Rank

230

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Redford

Redford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 20 Redfords were born — ranking #4,744 that year. As of 2026, Redford ranks #6,227 for baby boys with 14 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 230 Redfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Redford

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Redford

What does the name Redford mean?

Redford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Redford in 2026?

In 2026, Redford ranks #6,227 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Redford most popular?

Redford reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,821 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Redford most popular?

Redford has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Redford.

Is Redford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Redford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Redford include Abney, Accursio, Coke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Redford

Redford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 230 births in the dataset. Redford's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,821. Use the chart and map above to compare Redford'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.