Buford
Pronunciation: [ by-OOF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Buford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,263 babies have been named Buford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buford is past its peak , currently ranked #28,414 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,414
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Buford
Buford is a boy name .
Is Buford a boy or girl name? Buford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,414 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,336. Buford is more commonly used as a boy name.
Buford is currently ranked #28,414 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Buford include Buf, Bufo, Bufoy, Bufoie, Buy, Buie, and Bufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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