Boy · #4,347 in 2026

Stratford

Stratford is a masculine given name borne by:Stratford Caldecott (1953–2014), British Catholic author, editor, publisher and blogger Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (1786–1880), British diplomat Stratford Johns (1925–2002), British actor

Current Rank
#4,347
Peak Rank
#4,347 (1924)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1924
First Year
1924
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#4347
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Stratford

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

Stratford is a masculine given name borne by:Stratford Caldecott (1953–2014), British Catholic author, editor, publisher and blogger Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (1786–1880), British diplomat Stratford Johns (1925–2002), British actor

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The Story of Stratford

Stratford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 5 Stratfords were born — ranking #4,347 that year. As of 2026, Stratford ranks #4,347 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Stratfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Stratford most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • New Zealand
    43%
  • United Kingdom
    20%
  • Australia
    18%
  • United States
    12%
  • Ireland
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Stratford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Stratford 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 Stratford

What does the name Stratford mean?
Stratford is a masculine given name borne by:Stratford Caldecott (1953–2014), British Catholic author, editor, publisher and blogger Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (1786–1880), British diplomat Stratford Johns (1925–2002), British actor
How popular is Stratford in 2026?
In 2026, Stratford ranks #4,347 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Stratford most popular?
Stratford reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #4,347 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Stratford a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Stratford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Stratford?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Stratford include Althea, Alyre, Arkley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Stratford

Stratford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Stratford's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #4,347. Use the chart and map above to compare Stratford'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.