Sanford
Male name · ↓ Falling
7,757
Total Births
1929
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sanford
Sanford is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 7,757 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 527 births |
| 1890s | 546 births |
| 1900s | 649 births |
| 1910s | 1,003 births |
| 1920s | 1,291 births |
| 1930s | 1,124 births |
| 1940s | 1,076 births |
| 1950s | 851 births |
| 1960s | 545 births |
| 1970s | 145 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sanford?
Sanford has been given to 7,757 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1929 with 148 births that year.
Is Sanford a boy or girl name?
Sanford is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sanford most popular?
Sanford was most popular in 1929, when 148 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sanford?
Sanford first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).