Ford Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Ford is often related to the name Henry Ford, the father of the first car.

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A Deep Dive

Ford Overview

Meaning

River crossing

Gender

Boy

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “ford,” meaning a shallow place in a river where it is possible to cross.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/fɔːrd/

Popularity

Ford is recognized in the United States and other countries like Canada and the UK. As of 2023, Ford came in the 521st spot for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Short, Cool, Earthy

Associated Traits

Strong, simple, classic, wholesome

Name Day

May 6th (Hungary)​, March 6th
A Deep Dive

Ford Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Forde, Foard, Forth, Forrest, Fort, Fard, Fortis, Forton, Forte, Forde

Common Nicknames

Fordy, Fordie, Fordo, Fords, Freidy, Frayda, Faraday, Feride, Chase, Rome

Diminutives

Fordy, Fozzy, Fuzz, Fo, Forde, Fro, Didi, For, Fordie, Fory

Famous People

  • Harrison Ford
    (American Actor)
  • Gerald Ford
    (American U.S. President)
  • John Ford
    (American Film Director)
  • Ford Madox Ford
    (English Novelist)
  • Ford Frick
    (American Baseball Executive)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Ford v Ferrari"
    (Film)
  • Harrison Ford
    ("Star Wars," Film Series)
  • Ford Prefect
    ("The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Novel Series)
  • "The Fords: An American Epic"
    (Documentary)

Places

  • Ford City
    (Kansas, USA)
  • Ford City
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Ford Island
    (Hawaii, USA)
  • Ford Village
    (England, UK)
  • Ford Community
    (Washington, USA)
  • Ford Heights
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Ford County
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Ford River
    (Michigan, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Ford?

The name Ford means “river crossing” or “dweller at the ford.” It symbolizes a strong, reliable nature, ideal for those who are dependable and straightforward.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ford?

Ford has Old English origins, derived from the word “ford,” meaning a shallow place in a river or stream where one could cross.

Ford Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ford in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4392021#4722022#5212023
Top 3 Rankings#4341890#4392021#4582020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ford

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023521
(-49 from 2022)
564
(-85 from 2022)
0.03080
2022472
(-33 from 2021)
649
(-58 from 2021)
0.03465
2021439
(+19 from 2020)
707
(+60 from 2020)
0.03773
2020458
(+104 from 2019)
647
(+150 from 2019)
0.03498
2019562
(+72 from 2018)
497
(+80 from 2018)
0.02586
2018634
(+77 from 2017)
417
(+73 from 2017)
0.02145
2017711
(+3 from 2016)
344
(+2 from 2016)
0.01738
2016714
(+27 from 2015)
342
(+15 from 2015)
0.01688
2015741
(+143 from 2014)
327
(+82 from 2014)
0.01599
2014884
(+163 from 2013)
245
(+62 from 2013)
0.01196
20131047
(+47 from 2012)
183
(+13 from 2012)
0.00906
20121094
(+150 from 2011)
170
(+31 from 2011)
0.00838
20111244
(+321 from 2010)
139
(+38 from 2010)
0.00684
20101565
(+100 from 2009)
101
(+7 from 2009)
0.00492
20091665
(+71 from 2008)
94
(+7 from 2008)
0.00443
20081736
(+335 from 2007)
87
(+21 from 2007)
0.00399
20072071
(-444 from 2006)
66
(-22 from 2006)
0.00298
20061627
(+381 from 2005)
88
(+26 from 2005)
0.00401
20052008
(+780 from 2004)
62
(+25 from 2004)
0.00291
20042788
(-711 from 2003)
37
(-17 from 2003)
0.00175
20032077
(+217 from 2002)
54
(+9 from 2002)
0.00257
20022294
(+92 from 2001)
45
(+4 from 2001)
0.00218
20012386
(-418 from 2000)
41
(-11 from 2000)
0.00198
20001968
(+494 from 1999)
52
(+16 from 1999)
0.00249
19992462
(-13 from 1998)
36
(+1 from 1998)
0.00177
19982449
(-559 from 1997)
35
(-14 from 1997)
0.00173
19971890
(+364 from 1996)
49
(+13 from 1996)
0.00245
19962254
(-44 from 1995)
36
No change from 1995
0.00180
19952210
(-87 from 1994)
36
(-2 from 1994)
0.00179
19942123
(+518 from 1993)
38
(+11 from 1993)
0.00186
19932641
(-109 from 1992)
27
(-1 from 1992)
0.00131
19922532
(+74 from 1991)
28
(+2 from 1991)
0.00133
19912606
(+560 from 1990)
26
(+7 from 1990)
0.00123
19903166
(-382 from 1989)
19
(-3 from 1989)
0.00088
19892784
(-417 from 1988)
22
(-3 from 1988)
0.00105
19882367
(+274 from 1987)
25
(+5 from 1987)
0.00125
19872641
(+365 from 1986)
20
(+4 from 1986)
0.00103
19863006
(-179 from 1985)
16
(-1 from 1985)
0.00083
19852827
(-121 from 1984)
17
No change from 1984
0.00088
19842706
(+83 from 1983)
17
(+1 from 1983)
0.00091
19832789
(+1176 from 1982)
16
(+6 from 1982)
0.00086
19823965
(-937 from 1981)
10
(-4 from 1981)
0.00053
19813028
(+401 from 1980)
14
(+2 from 1980)
0.00075
19803429
(-1271 from 1979)
12
(-11 from 1979)
0.00065
19792158
(+1242 from 1978)
23
(+12 from 1978)
0.00128
19783400
(+436 from 1977)
11
(+2 from 1977)
0.00064
19773836
(-1128 from 1976)
9
(-6 from 1976)
0.00053
19762708
(-71 from 1975)
15
No change from 1975
0.00092
19752637
(+1996 from 1974)
15
(+9 from 1974)
0.00092
19744633
(-2509 from 1973)
6
(-13 from 1973)
0.00037
19732124
(+868 from 1972)
19
(+8 from 1972)
0.00118
19722992
(-938 from 1971)
11
(-9 from 1971)
0.00066
19712054
(-396 from 1970)
20
(-7 from 1970)
0.00110
19701658
(-53 from 1969)
27
(+1 from 1969)
0.00142
19691605
(+90 from 1968)
26
(+4 from 1968)
0.00142
19681695
(-43 from 1967)
22
No change from 1967
0.00124
19671652
(-111 from 1966)
22
(-3 from 1966)
0.00124
19661541
(-85 from 1965)
25
(-3 from 1965)
0.00138
19651456
(+584 from 1964)
28
(+12 from 1964)
0.00148
19642040
(-615 from 1963)
16
(-14 from 1963)
0.00079
19631425
(-3 from 1962)
30
No change from 1962
0.00145
19621422
(-15 from 1961)
30
(-2 from 1961)
0.00143
19611407
(-86 from 1960)
32
(-4 from 1960)
0.00148
19601321
(-204 from 1959)
36
(-12 from 1959)
0.00166
19591117
(+149 from 1958)
48
(+11 from 1958)
0.00222
19581266
(-67 from 1957)
37
(-5 from 1957)
0.00172
19571199
(-28 from 1956)
42
No change from 1956
0.00192
19561171
(+332 from 1955)
42
(+16 from 1955)
0.00196
19551503
(-435 from 1954)
26
(-23 from 1954)
0.00124
19541068
(+34 from 1953)
49
(+5 from 1953)
0.00237
19531102
(+94 from 1952)
44
(+6 from 1952)
0.00220
19521196
(-212 from 1951)
38
(-13 from 1951)
0.00193
1951984
(+121 from 1950)
51
(+10 from 1950)
0.00267
19501105
(-76 from 1949)
41
(-5 from 1949)
0.00225
19491029
(+18 from 1948)
46
(+1 from 1948)
0.00255
19481047
(-169 from 1947)
45
(-18 from 1947)
0.00252
1947878
(+102 from 1946)
63
(+16 from 1946)
0.00339
1946980
(+59 from 1945)
47
(+9 from 1945)
0.00285
19451039
(-121 from 1944)
38
(-10 from 1944)
0.00277
1944918
(+135 from 1943)
48
(+7 from 1943)
0.00346
19431053
(-17 from 1942)
41
(-1 from 1942)
0.00282
19421036
(-98 from 1941)
42
(-4 from 1941)
0.00298
1941938
(+313 from 1940)
46
(+17 from 1940)
0.00367
19401251
(-297 from 1939)
29
(-14 from 1939)
0.00244
1939954
(+155 from 1938)
43
(+9 from 1938)
0.00379
19381109
(+37 from 1937)
34
(+1 from 1937)
0.00299
19371146
(+79 from 1936)
33
(+4 from 1936)
0.00302
19361225
(-127 from 1935)
29
(-6 from 1935)
0.00272
19351098
(+52 from 1934)
35
(+2 from 1934)
0.00327
19341150
(+9 from 1933)
33
(+1 from 1933)
0.00311
19331159
(+17 from 1932)
32
(-1 from 1932)
0.00314
19321176
(-7 from 1931)
33
(-1 from 1931)
0.00307
19311169
(-179 from 1930)
34
(-13 from 1930)
0.00318
1930990
(-50 from 1929)
47
(-4 from 1929)
0.00416
1929940
(+23 from 1928)
51
(+1 from 1928)
0.00460
1928963
(-114 from 1927)
50
(-13 from 1927)
0.00438
1927849
(-84 from 1926)
63
(-8 from 1926)
0.00542
1926765
(-83 from 1925)
71
(-17 from 1925)
0.00620
1925682
(+89 from 1924)
88
(+12 from 1924)
0.00764
1924771
(-183 from 1923)
76
(-39 from 1923)
0.00650
1923588
(+110 from 1922)
115
(+28 from 1922)
0.01016
1922698
(+47 from 1921)
87
(+8 from 1921)
0.00773
1921745
(+166 from 1920)
79
(+22 from 1920)
0.00694
1920911
(-207 from 1919)
57
(-22 from 1919)
0.00518
1919704
(+57 from 1918)
79
(+7 from 1918)
0.00778
1918761
(-151 from 1917)
72
(-23 from 1917)
0.00687
1917610
(-39 from 1916)
95
(-6 from 1916)
0.00990
1916571
(-89 from 1915)
101
(-32 from 1915)
0.01094
1915482
(+109 from 1914)
133
(+61 from 1914)
0.01510
1914591
(+24 from 1913)
72
(+21 from 1913)
0.01054
1913615
(-94 from 1912)
51
(-6 from 1912)
0.00951
1912521
(+238 from 1911)
57
(+39 from 1911)
0.01263
1911759
(-4 from 1910)
18
(+2 from 1910)
0.00746
1910755
(-76 from 1909)
16
No change from 1909
0.00767
1909679
(-157 from 1908)
16
(-7 from 1908)
0.00905
1908522
(+408 from 1907)
23
(+14 from 1907)
0.01382
1907930
(-256 from 1906)
9
(-4 from 1906)
0.00568
1906674
(+25 from 1905)
13
(+1 from 1905)
0.00902
1905699
(+111 from 1904)
12
(+3 from 1904)
0.00838
1904810
(-27 from 1903)
9
No change from 1903
0.00650
1903783
(-168 from 1902)
9
(-4 from 1902)
0.00696
1902615
(+243 from 1901)
13
(+6 from 1901)
0.00979
1901858
(-389 from 1900)
7
(-17 from 1900)
0.00606
1900469
(+144 from 1899)
24
(+13 from 1899)
0.01480
1899613
(+131 from 1898)
11
(+2 from 1898)
0.00955
1898744
(-63 from 1897)
9
(-1 from 1897)
0.00681
1897681
(-7 from 1896)
10
(-1 from 1896)
0.00820
1896674
(+121 from 1895)
11
(+3 from 1895)
0.00852
1895795
(-228 from 1894)
8
(-5 from 1894)
0.00632
1894567
(-29 from 1893)
13
No change from 1893
0.01041
1893538
(+59 from 1892)
13
(+1 from 1892)
0.01074
1892597
(-33 from 1891)
12
(+1 from 1891)
0.00913
1891564
(-130 from 1890)
11
(-6 from 1890)
0.01007
1890434
(+48 from 1889)
17
(+2 from 1889)
0.01420
1889482
(+273 from 1888)
15
(+7 from 1888)
0.01260
1888755
(-172 from 1887)
8
(-2 from 1887)
0.00616
1887583
(+262 from 1886)
10
(+4 from 1886)
0.00915
1886845
(-204 from 1885)
6
(-3 from 1885)
0.00504
1885641
(+36 from 1883)
9
(+1 from 1883)
0.00776
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883677
(+77 from 1882)
8
(+1 from 1882)
0.00711
1882754
(-221 from 1881)
7
(-4 from 1881)
0.00574
1881533
(+149 from 1880)
11
(+3 from 1880)
0.01016
1880682
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00676

American States Popularity Rankings for Ford

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3782021#5202022#5002023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4732021#4172022#6252023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2972021#3402022#4122023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3242021#5292022#5472023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3742021#6022022#3802023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5582021#6522022#7112023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3872021#3522022#4392023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5252021#5022022#6962023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4382021#3782022#5642023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3532021#6782022#4952023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6072021#5522022#3882023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4642021#2912022#4902023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3222021#1852022#2642023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4172021#3372022#5762023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3742021#3622022#3212023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4212021#7992022#4992023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3972021#4172022#5812023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3632021#6112022#4072023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7392021#4952022#5412023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4102021#5592022#5232023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5652021#5272022#8102023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4952021#6722022#3792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7392021#5512022#5462023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3632021#5612022#4492023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7242021#3892022#4892023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3912021#5222022#6292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4682021#3822022#5632023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4942021#6242022#6742023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5952020#7432021#7522022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2622021#3212022#3942023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3002019#4712021#4342023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3602020#2572021#2872023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4552021#4682022#3612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5782020#3652021#3382022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5062020#4362022#5082023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3161918#4191920#4271921

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3031916#3631923

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3212022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1731958

Popularity Rankings for Ford in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3162006

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4611977#4921979#4902004

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9622021#8092022#6512023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ford a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ford is traditionally a name for boys. Its rugged, straightforward nature makes it popular among parents looking for a strong, classic name for their sons.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ford

Ford in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Harrison Ford (Actor, 1942): An American actor famous for his roles as Han Solo in "Star Wars" and Indiana Jones in the "Indiana Jones" series.
  • Gerald Ford (U.S. President, 1913–2006): The 38th President of the United States who served from 1974 to 1977 following Nixon's resignation.
  • John Ford (Film Director, 1894–1973): An American film director renowned for his Westerns and classics like "The Grapes of Wrath."
  • Ford Madox Ford (Novelist, 1873–1939): An English novelist and editor best known for "The Good Soldier" and the "Parade's End" tetralogy.
  • Ford Frick (Baseball Executive, 1894–1978): An American sportswriter and executive who served as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
  • "Ford v Ferrari" (2019 Film): A biographical drama about the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 1960s to build a race-winning car.
  • Harrison Ford ("Star Wars," 1977 Film Series): Played the iconic character Han Solo, a charming and roguish smuggler.
  • Ford Prefect ("The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," 1978 Novel Series): A journalist from a distant planet who explores the universe.
  • "The Fords: An American Epic" (2004 Documentary): Chronicles the history of the Ford family and the Ford Motor Company.
  • Ford City (Kansas, USA): A small city in Ford County, known for its agricultural community and friendly residents.
  • Ford City (Pennsylvania, USA): A borough in Armstrong County, known for its historical significance and community events.
  • Ford Island (Hawaii, USA): A historic island in Pearl Harbor, notable for its role in World War II.
  • Ford Village (England, UK): A village in Northumberland, known for its picturesque landscapes and historic Ford Castle.
  • Ford Community (Washington, USA): An unincorporated community in Stevens County, known for its rural charm and natural beauty.
  • Ford Heights Village (Illinois, USA): A village in Cook County, known for its close-knit community and rich history.
  • Ford County (Illinois, USA): A county in the state of Illinois, known for its agricultural productivity and small-town feel.
  • Ford River (Michigan, USA): A township in Delta County, known for its scenic river and outdoor recreational opportunities.

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