Hanford
boy nameHanford entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1740 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1740
peak (1911)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2263 |
| 1920s | #2492 |
| 1930s | #3187 |
| 1940s | #3186 |
| 1950s | #3525 |
| 1960s | #4052 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hanford are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hanford alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hanford in 2025?
- Hanford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hanford most popular?
- Hanford peaked in 1911, reaching #1740 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hanford with classmates?
- Hanford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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