Radford
Pronunciation: [ r-ADF-erd ]
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Radford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 572 babies have been named Radford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Radford is past its peak , currently ranked #19,821 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,821
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Radford
Radford is a boy name .
Radford is currently ranked #19,821 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Radford include Rad, Radf, Radfy, Radfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Ray, Raie, and Radkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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