Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Stafford
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1959
Peak births
53
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1882Peak 19592025
Quick answers about Stafford
How many people are named Stafford?
An estimated 1,687 living Americans are named Stafford.
How rare is Stafford?
Stafford is very rare among babies today, with 28 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 47.2% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Stafford?
The median age of a living American named Stafford is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 68 years old.
Is Stafford still popular?
Yes — Stafford is currently rising in popularity, with 28 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
47.2%
2025
28
All-time
2,850