Rexford Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rexford is of Old English origin, meaning 'King's river crossing'. The name has evolved through historical forms such as Ræccford. It conveys traits of strength and leadership. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Rexford is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rexford 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, 'Rexford' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1058th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1252nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1456th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2445th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4185th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7812th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5257th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rexford' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rexford"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛksfərd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Rexford is derived from the Old English elements 'ræcc' meaning 'a king' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing'.
Meaning
King's river crossing
Language Evolution
Ræccford, Rexford
Historical Usage
The name Rexford has been used since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in England as a surname before being adopted as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Rex, Rexie
Modern Popularity & Image
Rexford is perceived as a strong and regal name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Rexford Tugwell, an American agricultural economist and politician., Rexford G. Tugwell, an influential figure in the New Deal.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rexford"
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 "Rexford"
"Rexford" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1058th of 7545 | 693 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1252nd of 6773 | 559 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1456th of 7552 | 546 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2445th of 10718 | 250 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4185th of 16616 | 189 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7812th of 24088 | 134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5257th of 23106 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Rexford" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
63.63% 901st/1416 |
45.18% 623rd/1379 |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
50.13% 780th/1556 |
62.90% 1480th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
42.96% 1044th/2430 |
- |
50.92% 1413th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rexford" 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 "Rexford"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rexford" 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.