Holding steady.
Popularity of Cranford since 1915
Babies named Cranford per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cranford is a rare English surname-turned-given name that appeared briefly in the early 20th century. Its peak came in 1927, the year it reached its highest recorded usage, though it never achieved wide popularity. The name is virtually absent today, with no recorded births in recent years. Its stable trajectory reflects a name that never entered the mainstream but has a distinctive, place-derived quality. As a locational name, it evokes English countryside imagery, making it an unconventional choice for those drawn to surnames with a natural meaning.
Cranford is an English surname and place name derived from Old English *cran* 'crane' and *ford* 'ford', meaning 'crane ford'. It originated as a locational name from any of several places called Cranford, such as in Middlesex and Northamptonshire. As a given name, it came into occasional use in the early 20th century, following the fashion for surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cran
Sibling names for Cranford
Names that share Cranford's style, for a brother or sister.
