Buford

Boy name

Buford has been given to 10,964 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

10,964

Peak year

1921 (334 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Buford.

10,940 babies since 1880

10,996 babies since 1880

10,674 babies since 1880

10,590 babies since 1880

10,455 babies since 1880

10,447 babies since 1880

11,584 babies since 1880

10,339 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Buford?

Buford has been given to 10,964 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Buford peak?

Buford peaked in 1921, when 334 babies were given the name.

Is Buford a girl or boy name?

Buford is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Buford are boys).

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