Total births
587
Boys' name · since 1882
Hansford
Hansford has 587 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 587
- total births
- 1882–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
587 boys have been named Hansford since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hansford recorded 587 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1974.
- 587 total births
- 1882–1974 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
587 boys have been named Hansford since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1974.
- 587
- total births
- 1882–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Hansford was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
22 babies were named Hansford in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Hansford's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hansford splits its recorded history at 1935: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hansford at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Hansford popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1974
- Peak year (1917)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Hansford by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hansford's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Hansford births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
164 births
- 1930s
1930s
107 births
- 1940s
1940s
109 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 164 births (28% of all-time use).
How Hansford compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hansford's total volume
Hansford vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hansford by state
Where Hansford concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 34 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 31 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 24 | 4.1% |
West Virginia share of Hansford's total US births 5.8%
Even split
34 of 587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hansford? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 587 babies named Hansford. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 22 births.
When was Hansford most popular? ▼
Hansford was most popular in the 1920s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hansford most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hansford are West Virginia (34 births), Virginia (31 births), Kentucky (24 births).
How long has the name Hansford been used? ▼
Records for Hansford go back to 1882, giving 93 years of history through 1974.
What names are similar to Hansford? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hansford's data
- Hansford's decade-level peak was the 1920s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Hansfords (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hansford
Nearby Names Like Hansford
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hansford
Hank Boy
#425 16,984 births
Hans Boy
#1324 15,677 births
Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hanson Boy
#2840 1,839 births
Hansen Boy
#3350 887 births
Compare Hansford side by side: Hansford vs Hank Hansford vs Hans Hansford vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hansford: Baby Name Since 1882 - 587 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hansford. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hansford draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.