Rickford
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rickford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 18 babies have been named Rickford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rickford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,250 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,250
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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French bon origin
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Old French origin
"the king"
#39,260 in US
Manx Celtic origin
"rocky ground"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"small fertile land plot"
#39,431 in US
Germanic via Old French origin
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Old High German origin
"spear rule"
#39,137 in US
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About the Name Rickford
Rickford is a boy name .
Rickford is currently ranked #39,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rickford include Ric, Riy, Ricie, and Rickie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rickford include Ricky, Rickey, Rick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis