Stanford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTAN-ford / /ˈstæn.fɔrd/English; Old English
Meaning
English: stone ford; Old English: stān ford
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stanford is derived from Old English elements meaning 'stone' and 'ford'. It has been used as a surname and a place name in England. Stanford University, founded in 1885 in California, has contributed to the name's recognition in modern times. The name is often associated with academic excellence and innovation.
Trend Summary
Stanford has seen a steady but low level of popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
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Famous people named Stanford
Stanford White was an American architect, recognized for his work on notable buildings in New York City.
Stanford J. McCoy was an American politician who served in the state legislature.
Stanford R. Ovshinsky was an American inventor and entrepreneur, known for his work in energy and materials science.
Fictional characters named Stanford
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stanford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Stanford has ranked as high as #929 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Ohio, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Stanford has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stanford (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 43 |
| 1913 | 58 |
| 1914 | 68 |
| 1915 | 87 |
| 1916 | 76 |
| 1917 | 107 |
| 1918 | 92 |
| 1919 | 90 |
| 1920 | 97 |
| 1921 | 93 |
| 1922 | 119 |
| 1923 | 92 |
| 1924 | 93 |
| 1925 | 94 |
| 1926 | 100 |
| 1927 | 131 |
| 1928 | 118 |
| 1929 | 118 |
| 1930 | 101 |
| 1931 | 130 |
| 1932 | 86 |
| 1933 | 92 |
| 1934 | 103 |
| 1935 | 86 |
| 1936 | 90 |
| 1937 | 85 |
| 1938 | 105 |
| 1939 | 82 |
| 1940 | 79 |
| 1941 | 92 |
| 1942 | 96 |
| 1943 | 74 |
| 1944 | 95 |
| 1945 | 84 |
| 1946 | 97 |
| 1947 | 113 |
| 1948 | 129 |
| 1949 | 127 |
| 1950 | 119 |
| 1951 | 122 |
| 1952 | 126 |
| 1953 | 114 |
| 1954 | 135 |
| 1955 | 105 |
| 1956 | 124 |
| 1957 | 132 |
| 1958 | 113 |
| 1959 | 101 |
| 1960 | 104 |
| 1961 | 104 |
| 1962 | 113 |
| 1963 | 92 |
| 1964 | 79 |
| 1965 | 99 |
| 1966 | 92 |
| 1967 | 83 |
| 1968 | 97 |
| 1969 | 73 |
| 1970 | 70 |
| 1971 | 95 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 71 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |