11,471births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1921Peak · United States
#10695United States 2025
Buford is a boy name family recorded 11,471 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10695 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1921, at 14.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Buford
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buford | English | 10,964 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1921 | new |
| Bufford | English | 507 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1912 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Buford ↔ Bufford — spelling variant
Questions about Buford
How popular is the name Buford?
In 2025 it ranked #10695 in the United States. Official registers record 11,471 births across 1 country.
What is Buford in other languages?
Bufford (English).
When was Buford most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1921, at 14.7 births per 100,000.
Is Buford a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Buford is a boy name.