Ranford
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Ranford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 6 babies have been named Ranford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ranford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,747 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,747
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ranford
Ranford is a boy name .
Ranford is currently ranked #20,747 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ranford include Ran, Ranf, Ranfy, Ranfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Ray, Raie, and Rankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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