Radford
1 country#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Radford’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,204 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1935 with 26 births
Most common in: Alabama, Hawaii, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Radford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #4573 | — |
| 1988 | #4786 | ↓213 |
| 1989 | #7905 | ↓3119 |
| 1990 | #6415 | ↑1490 |
| 1991 | #4231 | ↑2184 |
| 1994 | #6968 | ↓2737 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓3798 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↑1115 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↓1062 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑1973 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↓72 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓3430 |
| 2018 | #10760 | ↑1486 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↑198 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓194 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↑976 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓998 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑126 |
Frequently asked questions about Radford
Is Radford a popular name?
Yes — Radford currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Radford more common for boys or girls?
Radford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Radford most popular?
Radford peaked in 1935 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Radford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Radford’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Radford?
At least 1,204 babies have been recorded with the name Radford across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Radford?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Radford include Raelyn.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Radford in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.