Stafford

Boy name

Stafford has been given to 2,850 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1959. In 2025, about 1 in 61,003 boys was named Stafford.

Meaning & origin /ˈstæfə(ɹ)d/

From Old English stæþ (“landing place”) + ford. As a surname, occasionally derived from Irish (see Stocker).

Origin: surnames

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,850

Peak year

1959 (53 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▲ +100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Stafford — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Stanfordboy

7,727 babies since 1880

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Kennardboy

2,711 babies since 1906

Doranboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Stafford?

Stafford has been given to 2,850 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Stafford peak?

Stafford peaked in 1959, when 53 babies were given the name.

Is Stafford a girl or boy name?

Stafford is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Stafford are boys).

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