Hartford
Meaningstag ford · Old English
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #994 in 1890
13 babies were named Hartford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hartford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hartford, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hartford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHartford first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #994. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Boy or girlHartford is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 31 babies named Hartford in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Hartford means “stag ford”.
About the name Hartford
Hartford is a boy name of English origin meaning “stag ford”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Hartford for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 56 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #994 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.8 | 114,155 boys |
| 1900s | 3.0 | 327,869 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 92,851 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 92,764 boys |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 221,729 boys |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hartford
What does the name Hartford mean?
Hartford means “stag ford” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Hartford?
Hartford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hartford a boy or girl name?
Hartford is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hartford?
Hartford ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#994).