Binford
Old English masculine name potentially meaning "winner of the hill".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Binford. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Binford today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Binford births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Binford. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Binford. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#3,906
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Binford: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Binford by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Binford during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Binford
The name Binford is believed to have originated from England, derived from a combination of the Old English words "byn," meaning "bin" or "container," and "ford," referring to a shallow river crossing. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near a ford or crossing point where goods were stored or traded.
The earliest recorded use of the name Binford can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners and their properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was likely in use among the Anglo-Saxon population prior to the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Binford was Sir William Binford, a knight who lived during the 13th century. He was documented as taking part in the Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France, which aimed to recapture Jerusalem from Muslim control between 1248 and 1254.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Binford was recorded as a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs during his lifetime.
During the English Renaissance period, a playwright and poet named Thomas Binford gained recognition for his contributions to the literary world. Born in 1567, he is best known for his plays "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "The Taming of the Shrew," which were inspired by the works of William Shakespeare.
Another historically significant individual with the name Binford was Captain James Binford, a British naval officer who served during the 18th century. He achieved fame for his exploits in the Royal Navy, particularly his role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where he distinguished himself in the conflict against the combined French and Spanish fleets.
Throughout the centuries, the name Binford has maintained a presence, albeit not as widespread as some other English names. It has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military personnel, contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture associated with this name.
People
Binford + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Binford as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Binford: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Binford?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Binford going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Binford a common name?
We classify Binford as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Binford most popular?
The single biggest year for Binford was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Binford is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Binford in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Binford a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Binford in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Binford still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Binford in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Binford can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Binford?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.