Burford is an English surname and given name that originated as a place name. It is derived from the Old English words "burh," meaning fort, and "ford," meaning river crossing. Therefore, the name Burford literally translates to "fort by a river crossing." This name has a strong historical connection to the town of Burford in Oxfordshire, England, which was established during the Anglo-Saxon period. Today, Burford is still recognized as a prominent surname and given name in various English-speaking countries around the world.
The name Burford experienced fluctuations in popularity during the specified years, with a notable peak of 11 births in 1922 and lower numbers in other years such as 5 births each in 1917 and 1936. Over this period, there were a total of 51 babies named Burford.