Bluford
Pronunciation: [ bl-OOF-erd ]
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Bluford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 16 babies have been named Bluford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bluford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,256 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,256
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bluford
Bluford is a boy name .
Bluford is currently ranked #34,256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bluford include Blu, Bluf, Blufy, Blufie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Bly, Blie, and Blukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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