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Stanford

Stanford is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Stanford?

Recorded births named Stanford by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	7,727 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.

Stanford's popularity over time

Babies named Stanford per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1954 (135/yr).

When was Stanford popular?

Stanford reached its peak in 1954, when it was the #1405 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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