Boy · #3,734 in 2026

Ruford

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

Current Rank

#3,734

Peak Rank

#2,801 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1952

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#2801

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruford

Ruford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 10 Rufords were born — ranking #2,801 that year. As of 2026, Ruford ranks #3,734 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Rufords 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 Ruford

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

Referred
Rayford
Raiford
Roofer
Bruford
Shuford
Reefer
Referee
Roared
Refer
Preferred
Crawford

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruford

What does the name Ruford mean?

Ruford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruford in 2026?

In 2026, Ruford ranks #3,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruford most popular?

Ruford reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,801 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Ruford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ruford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruford include Goble, Versie, Osby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruford

Ruford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Ruford's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruford'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.