Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Buford
Endangered
Down 98.2% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
334
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Buford
How many people are named Buford?
An estimated 2,386 living Americans are named Buford.
How rare is Buford?
Buford is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Buford?
The median age of a living American named Buford is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 78 years old.
Is Buford still popular?
No. Buford is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1921 peak with 6 births in 2025.
Where is Buford most common?
Buford has its strongest geographic signal in Tennessee, where it appears 7.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
6
All-time
10,854