Stanford
Stanford: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstænfəɹd/
Meaning and origin of Stanford
Root meaning: “stone”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Various placenames from Old English stān (“stone”) + ford (“ford”). * (The university): Named after the son of railroad magnate Leland Stanford.
How popular is Stanford?
Since 1880, 7,727 boys in the U.S. have been named Stanford. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 1931. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Stanford FAQ
What does the name Stanford mean?
Stanford traces back to a root meaning "stone". A male given name transferred from the surname. Various placenames from Old English stān (“stone”) + ford (“ford”). * (The university): Named after the son of railroad magnate Leland Stanford.
What is the origin of the name Stanford?
Stanford is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Stanford?
Since 1880, 7,727 boys in the U.S. have been named Stanford. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 1931. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stanford a boy or girl name?
Stanford is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 7,727 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.