Buford
Every Buford since 1880 — 10,964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Buford
Buford is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,884 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,964 American babies have been named Buford. Its peak came in 1921, when 334 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Buford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Buford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #10,884 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,533 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,487 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,563 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,858 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,193 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,790 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,922 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #5,986 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,483 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,233 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,859 |
| 1975 | — | — | 46 | #1,259 |
| 1970 | — | — | 53 | #1,133 |
| 1965 | — | — | 67 | #900 |
| 1960 | — | — | 70 | #905 |
| 1955 | — | — | 93 | #756 |
| 1950 | — | — | 130 | #599 |
| 1945 | — | — | 129 | #525 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,438 | 186 | #427 |
| 1935 | — | — | 174 | #424 |
| 1930 | — | — | 240 | #371 |
| 1925 | — | — | 283 | #347 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,082 | 278 | #354 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,366 | 209 | #372 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,180 | 63 | #311 |
| 1905 | — | — | 37 | #329 |
| 1900 | — | — | 23 | #478 |
| 1895 | — | — | 20 | #439 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #539 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #575 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Buford in 2025?
Buford ranked #10,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Buford?
10,964 babies have been named Buford in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Buford most popular?
Buford peaked in 1921, when 334 newborns received the name.
Is Buford a boy or girl name?
Buford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Buford rising or falling?
Buford is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.