Stafford
Meaningfrom the landing ford · English
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #764 in 1884
28 babies were named Stafford in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,132 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stafford, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stafford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStafford first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1884, when it ranked #764. Today it's #3,848, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendStafford has climbed 2,132 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Stafford means “from the landing ford”.
About the name Stafford
Stafford is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the landing ford”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Stafford for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 123 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #764 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 | 50,157 boys |
| 1900s | 25 | 40,032 boys |
| 1910s | 39 | 25,947 boys |
| 1920s | 27 | 37,300 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 42,553 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 49,092 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 48,146 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 48,473 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 78,370 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,522 boys |
| 1990s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 2000s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 2020s | 9.7 | 103,627 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 Stafford
What does the name Stafford mean?
Stafford means “from the landing ford” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stafford?
Stafford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stafford a boy or girl name?
Stafford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stafford?
Stafford ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#764).