boy's name
Bedford
BED-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,240
Bedford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bedford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 49 |
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 305 |
| 1930s | 201 |
| 1940s | 158 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Bedford?
In 2022, Bedford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bedford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bedford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bedford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bedford
- English BED-ferd
Sibling Names for Bedford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bedford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bedford
How popular is the name Bedford?
In 2022, Bedford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bedford a girl's or a boy's name?
Bedford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bedford?
Bedford has 2 syllables.
When was Bedford most popular?
Bedford peaked in 1924, when 41 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.