Rising since 2006, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Redford since 1913
Babies named Redford per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Redford is an English surname that has transitioned into use as a given name, most notably associated with actor Robert Redford. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, but remained extremely rare for decades. Its trajectory has been rising since 2006, and it reached its peak rank of 4,707 in 2025, when it was given to roughly 1 in 81,337 newborn boys. While not common, the name has seen a steady increase in use, particularly among parents drawn to nature-inspired surnames. Redford has not been recorded in any U.S. state with enough frequency to appear in top-state lists, indicating its use is scattered nationwide.
Redford is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'red ford' in Old English (read 'red' + ford 'ford'). It originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a red-colored river crossing. As a first name, it gained modest use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century, inspired by the surname of actors like Robert Redford.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Red
Sibling names for Redford
Names that share Redford's style, for a brother or sister.
