Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Bedford
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1924
Peak era
1924
Peak births
41
Current vitality
Below reporting floor
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Bedford
How many people are named Bedford?
An estimated 323 living Americans are named Bedford.
How rare is Bedford?
Bedford fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Bedford?
The median age of a living American named Bedford is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 81 years old.
Is Bedford still popular?
Not especially. Bedford has been declining since its 1924 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,240