Bradford is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #728 in 1996 with 211 recorded births. This places Bradford in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 211 births ranking #728. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 8,977 boys born was named Bradford. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.