Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Sanford
Endangered
Down 96.2% from peak
Peak era
1929
Peak births
315
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19292025
Quick answers about Sanford
How many people are named Sanford?
An estimated 5,741 living Americans are named Sanford.
How rare is Sanford?
Sanford is very rare among babies today, with 12 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.2% from its 1929 peak.
How old is the typical Sanford?
The median age of a living American named Sanford is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 78 years old.
Is Sanford still popular?
No. Sanford is endangered as a baby name, down 96.2% from its 1929 peak with 12 births in 2025.
Peak year
1929
Decline from peak
96.2%
2025
12
All-time
15,044