Sandford
boy nameSandford entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1733 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1733
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3153 |
| 1920s | #3327 |
| 1930s | #3095 |
| 1940s | #2601 |
| 1950s | #2734 |
| 1960s | #3288 |
| 1970s | #3963 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sandford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sandford alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sandford in 2025?
- Sandford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sandford most popular?
- Sandford peaked in 1947, reaching #1733 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sandford with classmates?
- Sandford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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