Cranford
Pronunciation: [ kr-ANF-erd ]
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Cranford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 16 babies have been named Cranford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cranford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,389 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,389
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cranford
Cranford is a boy name .
Cranford is currently ranked #42,389 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cranford include Cra, Cran, Crany, Cranie, Cranf, Cranfy, Cranfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Cry, and Crie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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