Buford
Pronunciation: [ by-OOF-erd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Buford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Buford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,336 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,336
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Buford is also used as a boy name, ranked #28414.
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About the Name Buford
Buford is a girl name .
Is Buford a boy or girl name? Buford is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,336 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,414. Buford is more commonly used as a boy name.
Buford is currently ranked #70,336 in popularity for girl 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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