Stanford
Stanford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stony river crossing.
Origin and history
Stanford is an English habitational surname derived from Old English words meaning 'stony ford'. It was historically given to individuals living near a rocky river crossing. In the United States, it has been used as a traditional masculine given name since the late 19th century, though it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
7,727 babies in the United States have been named Stanford since 1880. It ranks #1376 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- PA (16.3 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 104 |
| 1910-1920 | 662 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,055 |
| 1930-1940 | 960 |
| 1940-1950 | 986 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,191 |
| 1960-1970 | 936 |
| 1970-1980 | 585 |
| 1980-1990 | 456 |
| 1990-2000 | 334 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 149 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Stanford
- Stanford White: Architect
Nicknames
Stan, Ford
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from Old English 'stān' (stone) and 'ford' (ford), describing a rocky river crossing.
- The name is widely recognized due to Stanford University, founded by Leland Stanford in memory of his son.