Rexford
Rexford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ford of the king, or king's ford.
Origin and history
Rexford is an English habitational surname turn-given name derived from a location meaning king's ford. It has a classic, refined sound with vintage appeal. While historically rare, it remains a stable choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,648 babies in the United States have been named Rexford since 1880. It ranks #2518 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.3 %)
- PA (30.4 %)
- KY (10.8 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 37 |
| 1900-1910 | 43 |
| 1910-1920 | 330 |
| 1920-1930 | 378 |
| 1930-1940 | 315 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 321 |
| 1960-1970 | 192 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 79 |
| 2010-2019 | 148 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Rexford
- Rexford Tugwell: Economist, Governor
Nicknames
Rex
Fun facts
- Rexford originated as an English place name referring to a river crossing associated with a king.
- It naturally offers the popular retro name Rex as a short form.