Beauford
Beauford is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Beautiful fortress or strong castle.
Origin and history
Beauford is a variant of Beaufort, an Old French place name meaning 'beautiful fortress'. It gained minor usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare traditional choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,016 babies in the United States have been named Beauford since 1880. It ranks #3667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.2 %)
- NC (23.3 %)
- SC (5.8 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- OK (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 285 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Beauford
- Beauford Delaney: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Beau, Ford
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from several places in France named Beaufort, referring to a well-fortified and scenic castle.
- Beauford saw its highest usage in the United States in the early-to-mid 20th century before turning very rare.