Boy · #2,730 in 2026

Hafford

Hafford is a town in the RM of Redberry, Saskatchewan, Canada, consisting of 414 residents at the 2021 Canadian census. It is near the salt water Redberry Lake.

Current Rank
#2,730
Peak Rank
#2,730 (1916)
Total Babies
9
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1916
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#2730
Peak Rank
9
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hafford

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hafford is a town in the RM of Redberry, Saskatchewan, Canada, consisting of 414 residents at the 2021 Canadian census. It is near the salt water Redberry Lake.

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Origin & history
Bilingual street sign The first overseer for the village of Hafford was T.G. Bavin in 1914. The Hafford Village Council and Board of Trade requested a doctor, and Dr. Whitemarsh was appointed for the village. The early community was first served by Luxembourg Post Office. The early village had three lumber yards, a general store, I.H.C. agency, a poolroom, livery barn, hardware, and post office. In 1913 the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the first restaurant opened. The hotel and bar were established in 1914. Power came to Hafford in 1916, and the Hafford Rural Telephone Company was established

The Story of Hafford

Hafford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 9 Haffords were born — ranking #2,730 that year. As of 2026, Hafford ranks #2,730 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 9 Haffords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Hafford

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Sonia Scurfield , the second woman (and the only Canadian woman) to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup
  • Allen B. Sulatycky , former Associate Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta
  • Jason Herter , former professional hockey player, played one game with the NHL's New York Islanders

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Names that sound like Hafford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hafford is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hafford

What does the name Hafford mean?
Hafford is a town in the RM of Redberry, Saskatchewan, Canada, consisting of 414 residents at the 2021 Canadian census. It is near the salt water Redberry Lake.
How popular is Hafford in 2026?
In 2026, Hafford ranks #2,730 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Hafford most popular?
Hafford reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,730 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Hafford a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hafford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hafford?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hafford include Obe, Sebron, Moran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hafford

Hafford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 9 births in the dataset. Hafford's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,730. Use the chart and map above to compare Hafford's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.