Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Bradford
Endangered
Down 95.9% from peak
Peak era
1953
Peak births
779
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Bradford
How many people are named Bradford?
An estimated 23,557 living Americans are named Bradford.
How rare is Bradford?
Bradford is very rare among babies today, with 32 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.9% from its 1953 peak.
How old is the typical Bradford?
The median age of a living American named Bradford is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 41 and 65 years old.
Is Bradford still popular?
No. Bradford is endangered as a baby name, down 95.9% from its 1953 peak with 32 births in 2025.
Where is Bradford most common?
Bradford has its strongest geographic signal in Massachusetts, where it appears 6.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19532025
Peak year
1953
Decline from peak
95.9%
2025
32
All-time
32,075