Stafford
2 countries#3848 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Stafford was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,850 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #3848 · peaked in 1959 with 53 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1999–2005 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1999–2005 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Stafford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↓1130 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↑1520 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓6421 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↑4900 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑582 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↑383 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↑2005 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓2427 |
| 2015 | #5999 | ↑1049 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓727 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑666 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↑520 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓1633 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑1193 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↓52 |
| 2022 | #5215 | ↑817 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↓1682 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↑698 |
| 2025 | #3848 | ↑2351 |
Frequently asked questions about Stafford
Is Stafford a popular name?
Yes — Stafford currently ranks #3848 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Stafford more common for boys or girls?
Stafford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Stafford most popular?
Stafford peaked in 1959 in United States, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Stafford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Stafford’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #3848 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Stafford?
At least 2,856 babies have been recorded with the name Stafford across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Stafford popular in more than one country?
Yes — Stafford appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Stafford?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Stafford include Siah, Sohan, Styles.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Stafford in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.