boy's name
Hanford
HAN-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 338
Hanford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hanford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Hanford?
In 1961, Hanford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hanford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hanford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hanford
- English HAN-ferd
Sibling Names for Hanford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hanford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hanford
How popular is the name Hanford?
In 1961, Hanford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hanford a girl's or a boy's name?
Hanford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hanford?
Hanford has 2 syllables.
When was Hanford most popular?
Hanford peaked in 1921, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.