Stanford: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the stony ford crossing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #6515
- Peak
- #503 in 1931
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Stanford Means
Stanford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the stony ford crossing.
How Popular Stanford Is
Stanford currently ranks #6515 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #503 in 1931. It is rising.
Good to Know About Stanford
- At its most popular, Stanford reached #503 in the U.S. in 1931.
- Stanford has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Stanford is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Questions About Stanford
What does Stanford mean?
Stanford is a boy name of English origin. A child from the stony ford crossing.
How popular is Stanford?
Stanford currently ranks #6515 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #503 in 1931. It is rising.
Where does Stanford come from?
Stanford comes from English roots. At its most popular, Stanford reached #503 in the U.S. in 1931.
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