How Many People Are Named Sanford?

15,031

people in the United States are named Sanford

1 in 22,287 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2185

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0045%

Of US population

Peak Year

1929

315 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SAN-fərd
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant "sand ford" in Old English.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 82.9 years old

Young (<30) 417
2.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,803
12%
Senior (>60) 12,811
85.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 2,386
Ohio 1,035
Pennsylvania 604
Georgia 603
California 559
New Jersey 556
North Carolina 528
Illinois 481
Michigan 467
Alabama 416

💡 Fun Facts About "Sanford"

  • 12 babies were named Sanford in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1929
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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