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Sanford

Sanford is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sanford?

Recorded births named Sanford by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	15,044 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sanford's popularity over time

Babies named Sanford per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1929 (315/yr).

When was Sanford popular?

Sanford reached its peak in 1929, when it was the #680 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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