boy's name
Burford
BUR-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 51
Burford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1936 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 1922, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 13 |
How Popular Is Burford?
In 1936, Burford 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 Burford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burford
- English BUR-ferd
Sibling Names for Burford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burford
How popular is the name Burford?
In 1936, Burford 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 Burford a girl's or a boy's name?
Burford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burford?
Burford has 2 syllables.
When was Burford most popular?
Burford peaked in 1922, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.