Holding steady.
Popularity of Manford since 1880
Babies named Manford per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manford's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 25 |
| 1900s | 56 |
| 1910s | 305 |
| 1920s | 382 |
| 1930s | 271 |
| 1940s | 180 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manford is a rare given name that enjoyed brief, modest popularity in the early 20th century. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it reached its peak rank in 1909, when it was most often given. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, and it remains uncommon today. The name's trajectory is stable at a very low level, with no signs of revival. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it likely originated as an English surname referencing a ford used by men. Manford exemplifies a style of name that was once familiar but has faded from common use.
Manford is likely an English habitational or topographic surname turned given name, composed of Old English 'mann' (man) and 'ford' (ford). It may have originated as a place name for a ford used by men. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in 1909, before declining sharply.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny
Variants: Manferd
Sibling names for Manford
Names that share Manford's style, for a brother or sister.
