Bufard
A boy's name of Old English origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Bufard is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Bufard is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Bufard is a boy's baby name, possibly a phonetic variant of Buford, an Old English surname meaning 'ford near the bur (castle)' or 'ford at the bur-weed,' from Old English elements. Buford was a Civil War general's name and a place name across the American South.
Bufard carries the unmistakable sound of Southern American naming tradition — the kind of name found in old family Bibles, honoring grandfathers and great-uncles. It's a name that comes with a particular geography and a particular history attached.
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Though Bufard dates back to 1925 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Old English classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 6 recorded births, Bufard has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bufard has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | #3794 | — |
The Story of Bufard
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1925, Bufard is a name steeped in history. Boys named Bufard are most likely born between 1925 and 1925.
How rare is Bufard?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bufard is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1925, peaked in the 1920s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1925–1925)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 | #3794 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1925–1925