Rutherford
Rutherford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cattle ford or river crossing of the wild oxen.
Origin and history
Rutherford is an English habitational surname derived from a location meaning 'cattle ford' or 'roebuck ford'. Historically used as a given name in honor of family surnames, it remains a rare, vintage choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
729 babies in the United States have been named Rutherford since 1880. It ranks #3947 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- FL (33.3 %)
- KY (33.3 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 139 |
| 1920-1930 | 158 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 43 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Rutherford
- Rutherford B. Hayes: President, Politician
Nicknames
Ford, Ruthie
Fun facts
- Rutherford B. Hayes served as the 19th President of the United States from 1877 to 1881.
- The name originates from a settlement on the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders region.