Stafford

Stafford is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Stafford at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Stafford

Stafford belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Stafford first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #837 in 1884, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 2,822 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stafford in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#837 in 1884
Peak year
1959
Babies named Stafford in 2024
14
Total since 1880
2,822

Stafford in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2943 in 1999
Babies named Stafford in 2005
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stafford mean?

The meaning of Stafford is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Stafford a boy or girl name?

Stafford is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stafford?

Stafford comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Stafford?

Stafford first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #837 in 1884, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].