How Many People Are Named Crawford?
Complete statistics for the name Crawford: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Crawford is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 145,184 Americans bearing it today, making just 2,273 people named Crawford alive in the US. It's a classic, old-school name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence, with most folks over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 4,680 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Crawford Through the Generations
Crawford has been around for generations, peaking in popularity back in 1924 with 88 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 65% being over 60 years old. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the senior demographic, with 1,135 under-30s, 499 aged 30-60, and 3,046 over 60, indicating it's a name often passed down through families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Crawford's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Crawford
How Many People Have the Name Crawford?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 159,143 people in the United States currently share the name Crawford. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,083 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Crawford a Common or Rare Name?
Crawford is classified as Uncommon. 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Crawford in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Crawford Most Popular?
The name Crawford reached peak popularity in 1924, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Crawford?
Approximately 159,143 people named Crawford live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 159,143. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,083 Americans.
Is Crawford a rare name?
Crawford is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,083 Americans has this name.
What does the name Crawford mean?
The meaning and origin of Crawford are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Crawford more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Crawford are male and 2% are female.
When was Crawford most popular?
Crawford peaked in 1924 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.