Stanford
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Stony Meadow. Surname.
- Origin
- English
Stanford Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,714 baby boys have been named Stanford. The name peaked in 1954 with 135 US births that year (rank #636). In 2024, ranked #7647 nationally — 7,011 places below its 1954 peak.
Top States for Stanford
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Stanford births are: Pennsylvania (459), California (396), New York (248).
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8-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Stanford's exact length and starting letter: Saeweard, Safia, S, Safiyyah, Sagremor, Salhdene.
Quick Facts About Stanford
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | From The Stony Ford | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Stanford against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).