Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ford.
National Rank (2025)
#474
All-Time Peak Rank
#439 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
11,009
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ford Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ford
According to SSA data, Ford achieved its highest historical rank of #439 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 707 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 96.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 141 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ford scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+96.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record707Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
141Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:82
1890s:115
1900s:135
1910s:694
1920s:737
1930s:353
1940s:445
1950s:418
1960s:267
1970s:156
1980s:169
1990s:330
2000s:626
2010s:2,766
2020s:3,716
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFord
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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