Bradford
Meaning
broad river crossing (place name)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bradford peaked in the 1940s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Bradford
People given the name Bradford in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bradford deep dive
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