Stanford
boy name#6803 in 2025Stanford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #503 in 1931, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#503
peak (1931)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #814 |
| 1890s | #865 |
| 1900s | #792 |
| 1910s | #631 |
| 1920s | #616 |
| 1930s | #607 |
| 1940s | #650 |
| 1950s | #671 |
| 1960s | #783 |
| 1970s | #1168 |
| 1980s | #1482 |
| 1990s | #2487 |
| 2000s | #4720 |
| 2010s | #6236 |
| 2020s | #6626 |
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Stanford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stanford alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stanford in 2025?
- Stanford ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Stanford most popular?
- Stanford peaked in 1931, reaching #503 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stanford with classmates?
- Stanford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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