Crawford
Crawford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Crow ford; a river crossing where crows gather.
Origin and history
Crawford originated as an Old English habitational surname denoting someone who lived near a river crossing frequented by crows. Traditionally used as a masculine given name, it reflects a classic, surname-as-first-name style in the United States. While never a top-ranking name, it maintains steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,710 babies in the United States have been named Crawford since 1880. It ranks #1799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1577.
States where it is most popular
- GA (29.7 %)
- TX (22.4 %)
- AL (13.1 %)
- NC (11.8 %)
- PA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 114 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 147 |
| 1910-1920 | 551 |
| 1920-1930 | 643 |
| 1930-1940 | 459 |
| 1940-1950 | 436 |
| 1950-1960 | 405 |
| 1960-1970 | 265 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 227 |
| 2010-2019 | 512 |
| 2020-2029 | 350 |
Famous people named Crawford
- Crawford Long: Physician, Medical pioneer
Fun facts
- The name derives from Old English 'crāwe' (crow) and 'ford' (river crossing), originally referring to several places in Scotland and England.
- It belongs to the long-standing English tradition of adapting family surnames into given names.