Manford
Manford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Man's ford or river crossing.
Origin and history
Manford is an Old English habitational name referring to a ford associated with a man or common land. It was primarily used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has become extremely rare today. Its vintage, traditional sound gives it a distinct classic feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,479 babies in the United States have been named Manford since 1880. It ranks #3254 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (30.1 %)
- MN (24.4 %)
- MO (17.3 %)
- IN (10.3 %)
- OK (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 46 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 56 |
| 1910-1920 | 305 |
| 1920-1930 | 382 |
| 1930-1940 | 271 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Manny
Fun facts
- Like many traditional English names ending in 'ford', Manford originated as a description of a specific river crossing.
- The name saw its highest relative usage in the United States during the early 1900s.