Boy · #2,207 in 2026

Saford

Current Rank
#2,207
Peak Rank
#2,207 (1941)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1941
First Year
1941
Last Year
1941
Peak Year
#2207
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Saford

Saford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1941, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 11 Safords were born — ranking #2,207 that year. As of 2026, Saford ranks #2,207 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Safords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Saford

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

  • Suffered
  • Seaford
  • Safford
  • Ciphered
  • Cyphered
  • Seyfert
  • Safer
  • Savored
  • Savoured
  • Seifert
  • Safeword
  • Seyfried

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saford

What does the name Saford mean?
Saford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1941. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Saford in 2026?
In 2026, Saford ranks #2,207 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Saford most popular?
Saford reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #2,207 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Saford most popular?
Saford has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Saford.
Is Saford a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Saford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Saford?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Saford include Aniceto, Starlin, Ulice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Saford

Saford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Saford's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #2,207. Use the chart and map above to compare Saford'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.