Ford

Rank 473rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ford was 473rd most popular baby name for boys and 962nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 646 babies were named Ford in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,208 babies in the United States were named Ford. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ford is around 9 to 19 years old.

The name "Ford" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ford is .

Ford Meaning & Origin

Ford is an English surname that denotes someone who lived near a ford, a shallow crossing in a river or stream, symbolizing strength and resilience.

The name Ford is described as resilient, adventurous and industrious.

Pronunciation

Ford is pronounced ford in English. The name Ford has 4 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ford

  • The name Ford is not only a popular car brand, it was also the last name of Henry Ford, who pioneered the use of the assembly line in manufacturing.

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Geography

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