Crawford Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Crawford is an Old English name meaning 'crow ford'. It has evolved from Old English forms to its modern usage, representing a connection to nature and historical places. The name does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity over the centuries, particularly in the 19th century. It is often perceived as strong and noble, with notable individuals contributing to its recognition.
The name Crawford is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Crawford has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Crawford' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 755th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 950th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1228th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2318th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3440th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3714th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2367th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16939th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Crawford' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Crawford"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɔːfərd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Crawford is derived from the Old English elements 'crawe' meaning 'crow' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing' or 'ford'.
Meaning
Crow ford
Language Evolution
Crawford (Modern English), Craford (Middle English), Craford (Old English)
Historical Usage
Crawford has been used as a surname and a place name in England since the medieval period, gaining popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Crawfurd, Craford, Crawfordson
Modern Popularity & Image
Crawford is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with nobility and historical significance.
Famous People
Crawford H. Greenewalt Jr. (American businessman), Crawford Tillinghast (American mathematician), Joan Crawford (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Crawford"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Crawford"
"Crawford" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 755th of 7545 | 1,205 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 950th of 6773 | 836 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1228th of 7552 | 733 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2318th of 10718 | 272 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3440th of 16616 | 252 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3714th of 24088 | 400 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2367th of 23106 | 687 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16939th of 30306 | 41 |
Regional Popularity of "Crawford" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
54.24% 748th/1379 |
25.82% 611th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.86% 1080th/1546 |
60.15% 936th/1556 |
33.66% 792nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
40.06% 1143rd/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
32.83% 2401st/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
23.59% 1609th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Crawford" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Crawford"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Crawford" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.