Ford
3 countries#474 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ford was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,026 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2021 with 707 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
187 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2019 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
142 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2019 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
45 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1627 | — |
| 2007 | #2071 | ↓444 |
| 2008 | #1736 | ↑335 |
| 2009 | #1665 | ↑71 |
| 2010 | #1565 | ↑100 |
| 2011 | #1244 | ↑321 |
| 2012 | #1090 | ↑154 |
| 2013 | #1047 | ↑43 |
| 2014 | #884 | ↑163 |
| 2015 | #741 | ↑143 |
| 2016 | #714 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #711 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #635 | ↑76 |
| 2019 | #562 | ↑73 |
| 2020 | #459 | ↑103 |
| 2021 | #439 | ↑20 |
| 2022 | #476 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #523 | ↓47 |
| 2024 | #570 | ↓47 |
| 2025 | #474 | ↑96 |
Frequently asked questions about Ford
Is Ford a popular name?
Yes — Ford currently ranks #474 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ford more common for boys or girls?
Ford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ford most popular?
Ford peaked in 2021 in United States, with 707 recorded births that year.
Is Ford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ford’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #682 in 1880 to #474 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ford?
At least 11,213 babies have been recorded with the name Ford across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ford popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ford appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ford?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ford include Azariah, Zayne, Tanner, Royal.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Ford in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.