Raford

Raford is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,812 in the US, popular nicknames include Raf, Ray, and Rafie.

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Boy Name #33,812 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Raford is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Raford often also consider Deker, Arvi, Yuga .

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Historical Record

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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#33,812
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#33,812
Total SSA Count
5

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Raf Ray Rafie Rafoie

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Deker Boy Dutch/German Arvi Boy Proto-Germanic/Nordic Yuga Boy Japanese Racyn Boy French Flossie Boy English Santrez Boy Modern American Olasunkanmi Boy Yoruba Westlan Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raford

Is Raford a boy or girl name?
Raford is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Raford?
Raford is currently ranked #33812 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Raford?
Common nicknames for Raford include Raf, Ray, Rafie, and Rafoie.
Is Raford a common or rare name?
Raford is an uncommon name, ranked #33812 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Raford?
Raford pairs well with Deker, Arvi, Yuga, Racyn in style and sound.

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, Ray, Rafie, and Rafoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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