How Many People Are Named Bueford?

Complete statistics for the name Bueford: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bueford
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Bueford is a very rare male name, with only 32 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,198,216 Americans. This name is a throwback to the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 15 births.

~32
Living in US
1 in 10,198,216
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bue
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

187
Worldwide Bearers
#665,130
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
187

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
32 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
265
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 265 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
56

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bueford Through the Generations

Bueford has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak year being 1921 when 15 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, the name is predominantly held by those over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 265 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Bueford is a classic, old-school name that doesn't see much use anymore.

✨ Similar Names to Bueford

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bueford's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Bueford

How Many People Have the Name Bueford?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32 people in the United States currently share the name Bueford. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,198,216 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bueford a Common or Rare Name?

Bueford is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bueford Mean?

Bueford means "creative variant of Bue" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bueford in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bueford Most Popular?

The name Bueford reached peak popularity in 1921, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bueford?

Approximately 32 people named Bueford live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 265. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,198,216 Americans.

Is Bueford a rare name?

Bueford is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,198,216 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bueford mean?

Bueford means "creative variant of Bue" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Bueford more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bueford are male and 0% are female.

When was Bueford most popular?

Bueford peaked in 1921 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US32
All-Time Births265
1 in X1 in 10,198,216
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1921
World Rank#665,130
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.