15,156births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#6803United States 2025
Sanford is a boy name family recorded 15,156 times in 2 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6803 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 14.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sanford
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | English | 15,044 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1882 | ▲ 3 % |
| Sanford | English | 112 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1928 | – |
Questions about Sanford
How popular is the name Sanford?
In 2025 it ranked #6803 in the United States. Official registers record 15,156 births across 2 countries.
When was Sanford most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 14.9 births per 100,000.
Is Sanford a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sanford is a boy name.