Counsel and protection
Rayford is an English name derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin', meaning counsel or advice, and 'frid', meaning peace or protection. It is often associated with the Old English 'ford', referring to a shallow river crossing, suggesting a topographical origin for some branches of the name. It gained moderate popularity in the early 20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Rayford isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,835 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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