Ford is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #17343 in 2015 with 5 recorded births. This places Ford in the bottom 9% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 6 births ranking #14397. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 356,931 girls born was named Ford. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Ford is a concise English name meaning "river crossing". It has a strong, practical feel and works well as a modern surname-style choice.
The name comes from both geography and surname history rather than from an older personal-name line. In modern use it often feels sleek, tailored, and distinctly American.