Meaning: Its source is brad ford, an Old English name meaning "Broad ford."

Nicknames: Brad

Popularity: The name Bradford ranked 467th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This was a common English place name, and often became a surname for families who lived close to easily accessible fords.