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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.9 years old
📈 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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