How Many People Are Named Manford?

Complete statistics for the name Manford: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Manford
Very Rare
Old English

Manford is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 283 people in the US carry this name, which means 1 in 1,165,063 Americans have it, truly setting it apart. The majority of those named Manford are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~300
Living in US
1 in 1,104,831
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Man's guardian
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,830
Worldwide Bearers
#136,960
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
939
🇲🇼 Malawi
719
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
640
🇿🇲 Zambia
261
🇨🇦 Canada
121
🇿🇦 South Africa
89
🇳🇬 Nigeria
17
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11
🇬🇧 England
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
283 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
59
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,411
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,470 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Manford Through the Generations

Manford has seen its peak popularity in 1918 when 49 babies were given this name. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence without significant fluctuations, indicating its timeless appeal. Today, most people named Manford are over 60 years old, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets, highlighting the name's strong association with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 47
Minnesota 38
Missouri 27
Indiana 16
Oklahoma 12
Kansas 6
North Carolina 5
Nebraska 5

✨ Similar Names to Manford

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Manford's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Manford

How Many People Have the Name Manford?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Manford. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Manford a Common or Rare Name?

Manford is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Manford Mean?

Manford means "man's guardian" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Manford in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Manford Most Popular?

The name Manford reached peak popularity in 1918, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Manford?

Approximately 300 people named Manford live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,104,831 Americans.

Is Manford a rare name?

Manford is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans has this name.

What does the name Manford mean?

Manford means "man's guardian" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Manford more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Manford are male and 0% are female.

When was Manford most popular?

Manford peaked in 1918 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US300
All-Time Births300
1 in X1 in 1,104,831
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1918
World Rank#136,960
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.