Rayford
Pronunciation: [ r-AYF-erd ]
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Rayford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,383 babies have been named Rayford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rayford is past its peak , currently ranked #19,904 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,904
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rayford
Rayford is a boy name .
Rayford is currently ranked #19,904 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rayford include Ray, Rayf, Rayfy, Rayfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Raie, and Raykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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