2,856births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1917Peak · Ontario
#3848United States 2025
Stafford is a boy name family recorded 2,856 times in 2 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3848 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1917, at 10.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Stafford
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | English | 2,850 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3848 | 1884 | ▲ 121 % |
| Stafford | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Stafford
How popular is the name Stafford?
In 2025 it ranked #3848 in the United States. Official registers record 2,856 births across 2 countries.
When was Stafford most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1917, at 10.8 births per 100,000.
Is Stafford a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Stafford is a boy name.