Buford is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7193 in 2005 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 10 births ranking #7193. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.9%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 199,715 boys born was named Buford. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.