Bradford
Bradford: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹædfəɹd/ · /ˈbɹadfəɹd/
Meaning and origin of Bradford
Root meaning: “broad”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage.
Etymology
Various place names in England, from Old English brād (“broad”) + ford (“ford”). * (shaken martini)
How popular is Bradford?
Since 1880, 39 girls and 32,075 boys in the U.S. have been named Bradford (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5912 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1953. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bradford FAQ
What does the name Bradford mean?
Bradford traces back to a root meaning "broad". A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage. Various place names in England, from Old English brād (“broad”) + ford (“ford”). * (shaken martini)
What is the origin of the name Bradford?
Bradford is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bradford?
Since 1880, 39 girls and 32,075 boys in the U.S. have been named Bradford (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5912 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1953. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bradford a boy or girl name?
Bradford is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 39 girls and 32,075 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.