NAME PROFILE
Sanford
Sanford is an English name meaning 'sand ford,' referring to a river crossing made of sand. It carries a sense of stability and reliability, suggesting someone who is grounded and approachable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,044 |
| Gender | Male (67% / 33%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1991 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 23%OH — 21%GA — 20%AL — 18%CA — 18%
Notable People
Sanford B. Dole (President of the Republic of Hawaii) · Sanford Meisner (American acting teacher) · Sanford and Son (Popular television show) · Sanford (character in 'Sanford and Son') · Sanford Levinson (American legal scholar)
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