boy's name
Raeford
RAY-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 613
Raeford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 7 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 1941, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Raeford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 118 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 7 |
How Popular Is Raeford?
In 1983, Raeford was given to 7 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 Raeford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raeford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raeford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raeford
- English RAY-ferd
Sibling Names for Raeford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raeford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raeford
How popular is the name Raeford?
In 1983, Raeford was given to 7 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 Raeford a girl's or a boy's name?
Raeford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raeford?
Raeford has 2 syllables.
When was Raeford most popular?
Raeford peaked in 1941, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.