Beuford
A boy's name of French origin with 219 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Beuford is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 219 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Beuford is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Beuford is a boy's baby name of French origin, a variant of Buford or Beauford, from the French beau meaning "beautiful" and ford (a river crossing), giving it the meaning of "beautiful ford." Place-name surnames combining French and English elements were common in the American South.
Beuford has the relaxed, Southern American charm of old-fashioned surname names — the kind of name that comes with a porch swing and sweet tea. It carries French aristocratic beauty in a thoroughly American, unpretentious form.
EtymologyShow more
Beuford is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Beuford has been recorded as a boy's name since 1914, with 219 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Beuford has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | #3056 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 12 | #3227 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 50 | #3329 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 96 | #2941 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 54 | #2790 | — |
The Story of Beuford
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Beuford is a name steeped in history. Boys named Beuford are most likely born between 1914 and 1930.
How rare is Beuford?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Beuford is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1920s with 96 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Beuford by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1914–1950)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | #3056 |
| 1942 | 7 | #2958 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3496 |
| 1939 | 5 | #3531 |
| 1938 | 11 | #2199 |
| 1937 | 5 | #3575 |
| 1936 | 5 | #3594 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3296 |
| 1933 | 5 | #3700 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3422 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3318 |
| 1929 | 8 | #3012 |
| 1928 | 10 | #2680 |
| 1927 | 8 | #3181 |
| 1926 | 9 | #2932 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4266 |
| 1924 | 11 | #2670 |
| 1923 | 12 | #2463 |
| 1922 | 10 | #2824 |
| 1921 | 8 | #3239 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1950