Raford
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Meaning & Origin
Raford is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Raford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 39 babies have been named Raford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,812 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,812
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Raford
Raford is a boy name .
Raford is currently ranked #33,812 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raford include Raf, Rafo, Rafoy, Rafoie, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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