Rexford
Every Rexford since 1891 — 2,648 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rexford
Rexford is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,673 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 2,648 American babies have been named Rexford. Its peak came in 1925, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rexford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rexford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,673 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,208 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,867 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,387 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,743 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,119 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,445 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,067 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,039 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,684 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,438 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,860 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,727 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,950 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,680 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,587 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,101 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,044 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,377 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,160 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,722 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,579 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,279 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,043 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,427 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,617 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,352 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,421 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,344 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,044 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,059 |
| 1960 | 21 | #1,805 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,292 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,311 |
| 1945 | 35 | #1,116 |
| 1940 | 33 | #1,176 |
| 1935 | 44 | #964 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,273 |
| 1925 | 53 | #930 |
| 1920 | 31 | #1,315 |
| 1915 | 50 | #875 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,399 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,387 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,465 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rexford in 2025?
Rexford ranked #4,673 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rexford?
2,648 babies have been named Rexford in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rexford most popular?
Rexford peaked in 1925, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Rexford a boy or girl name?
Rexford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rexford rising or falling?
Rexford is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.