Ford
Ford: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fษหd/ ยท /fษษนd/
Meaning and origin of Ford
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Ford?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 11,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Ford (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14376 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #439 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #474 for boys, with 642 babies given the name.
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Ford FAQ
What does the name Ford mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Ford?
Ford is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Ford?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 11,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Ford (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14376 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #439 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #474 for boys, with 642 babies given the name.
Is Ford a boy or girl name?
Ford is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17 girls and 11,009 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.