Manford Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAN-ford //ˈmæn.fərd//

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: man of peace; German: strong man

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Manford has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "man" meaning "man" or "person" and "ford" meaning "river crossing" or "ford." This combination suggests a meaning akin to "man by the river crossing." The name likely emerged in the early medieval period, as Old English evolved into Middle English, and it was used to denote individuals who lived near or worked at a river crossing, a common geographical feature in early English settlements. The transition into modern English retained the phonetic structure of the name, though its usage has varied over time.

Historically, the name Manford can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with its earliest recorded instances appearing in various forms in England. The name may have been borne by local figures or landowners, reflecting the importance of geographical features in naming conventions during that era.

While specific historical milestones directly associated with the name are less documented, it is likely that individuals named Manford contributed to local histories and communities throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, names like Manford often carry connotations of strength and stability, reflecting the characteristics valued in communities that relied on rivers for transportation and sustenance.

The name's association with a physical landmark may have contributed to its endurance in certain regions. Diminutive forms or variations, such as Manny, may have emerged informally, reflecting familial or affectionate usage, although these are less documented in historical texts.

Overall, Manford encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance rooted in the landscape of early England.

Famous people named Manford

In this section, you will find notable people named Manford. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Manford who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Manford van Royen is a singer best known for his work in the Dutch music scene and his participation in various music festivals.

Manford M. K. K. K. is a notable figure in the field of science and technology, recognized for his contributions to research and innovation.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Manford, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MansfieldMasonMaverickMalcolmMarvin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Manford. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ManfredMansfieldMaverickMarfordMarlonMasonMariusMarlowe

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Manford was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Manford has ranked as high as #1918 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Manford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Manford is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Manford was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Manford.

Year Total Births Boy
1982 5 5
1981 7 7
1976 5 5
1972 7 7
1970 5 5
1969 9 9
1968 5 5
1967 7 7
1966 9 9
1965 5 5
1964 7 7
1963 8 8
1962 7 7
1961 5 5
1960 6 6
1959 13 13
1958 9 9
1957 12 12
1956 9 9
1955 12 12
1954 13 13
1953 11 11
1952 8 8
1951 17 17
1950 13 13
1949 14 14
1948 9 9
1947 20 20
1946 11 11
1945 17 17
1944 26 26
1943 21 21
1942 21 21
1941 23 23
1940 18 18
1939 14 14
1938 18 18
1937 21 21
1936 27 27
1935 33 33
1934 28 28
1933 22 22
1932 29 29
1931 33 33
1930 46 46
1929 25 25
1928 43 43
1927 39 39
1926 31 31
1925 29 29
1924 44 44
1923 41 41
1922 42 42
1921 42 42
1920 46 46
1919 46 46
1918 49 49
1917 33 33
1916 47 47
1915 44 44
1914 31 31
1913 17 17
1912 20 20
1911 10 10
1910 8 8
1909 15 15
1906 9 9
1905 7 7
1904 7 7
1903 5 5
1902 7 7
1900 6 6
1897 6 6
1894 8 8
1893 6 6
1890 5 5
1889 6 6
1888 7 7
1887 6 6
1886 6 6
1883 5 5
1882 7 7
1880 9 9

Top States for Manford (1944)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
KY 8
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