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Buford

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Buford was most popular in 1921, when 334 American babies were given the name — ranking #684 that year. In 2025 it ranked #22,044, with 6 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 10,964 people named Buford.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#684
Births that year334
Total since 188010,964

Buford over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Buford’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org