Holding steady.
Popularity of Reford since 1914
Babies named Reford per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reford is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914. Its period of greatest use was the late 1910s, with its highest count in 1916, though even then it failed to rank among the top 1000 names. As of 2025, the name remains very uncommon and has not seen a resurgence. The trajectory of Reford has been stable at a very low frequency, with no significant increase or revival in later decades. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a modern coinage blending 'Re-' with the familiar '-ford' suffix found in names like Rexford. Alternatively, it could be a transferred surname. No top states have recorded notable use of Reford, reflecting its extremely limited spread. Parents choosing this name today are likely drawn to its distinctive, vintage sound and relative obscurity.
Reford is likely a 20th-century American coinage, possibly formed by combining the prefix 'Re-' with the common name suffix '-ford,' as seen in names like Stanford or Milford. Alternately, it may be a transferred use of the English surname Reford, which itself is of uncertain origin. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, with peak usage in 1916, and has never been widespread.
Sibling names for Reford
Names that share Reford's style, for a brother or sister.
