boy's name
Branford
BRAN-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 59
Branford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 10 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 1992, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1936.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Branford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 48 |
How Popular Is Branford?
In 1995, Branford was given to 10 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 Branford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Branford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Branford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Branford
- English BRAN-ferd
Sibling Names for Branford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Branford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Branford
How popular is the name Branford?
In 1995, Branford was given to 10 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 Branford a girl's or a boy's name?
Branford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Branford?
Branford has 2 syllables.
When was Branford most popular?
Branford peaked in 1992, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.