Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Benford
//ˈbɛnfɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19287 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benford's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Benford's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benford |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
Benford through the decades
- Benford peaked in 1928, when 12 babies were named Benford in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1959–1988), use of Benford has fallen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.