Medford
Medford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ford by the meadow.
Origin and history
Medford is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning meadow ford. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, it enjoyed modest usage in the early 20th century but has become extremely rare today.
Popularity in the United States
665 babies in the United States have been named Medford since 1880. It ranks #4011 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MD (66.7 %)
- IL (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 214 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Medford originates from Old English words describing a river crossing near a meadow.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States in the early to mid-20th century before falling off the SSA charts.