Total births
1,479
Boys' name · since 1880
Manford
1,479 babies named Manford in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,479
- total births
- 1880–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Manford sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,479 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Manford has been recorded 1,479 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1982.
- 1,479 total births
- 1880–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,479 boys have been named Manford since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 1,479
- total births
- 1880–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Manford was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
49 babies were named Manford in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Manford's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Manford splits its recorded history at 1933: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Manford at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Manford popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1982
- Peak year (1918)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Manford by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Manford's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Manford births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 46
1880s
46 births
- 1890s 25
1890s
25 births
- 1900s 56
1900s
56 births
- 1910s
1910s
305 births
- 1920s
1920s
382 births
- 1930s
1930s
271 births
- 1940s
1940s
180 births
- 1950s 117
1950s
117 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 382 births (26% of all-time use).
How Manford 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 Manford's total volume
Manford vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Manford by state
Where Manford concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 47 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 38 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 27 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.3% |
Kentucky share of Manford's total US births 3.2%
Even split
47 of 1,479 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manford? ▼
Manford has been given to 1,479 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 49 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Manford most popular? ▼
Manford was most popular in the 1920s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Manford most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manford are Kentucky (47 births), Minnesota (38 births), Missouri (27 births).
How long has the name Manford been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Manford since 1880 -- 103 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Manford? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Manuel, Manny, Manley, Manning, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Manford's data
- Manford's decade-level peak was the 1920s (382 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Manfords (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Manford
Nearby Names Like Manford
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manford
Manuel Boy
#351 191,584 births
Manny Boy
#2679 4,087 births
Manley Boy
2,251 births
Manning Boy
#4711 1,840 births
Manolo Boy
#1987 1,524 births
Compare Manford side by side: Manford vs Manuel Manford vs Manny Manford vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1880–1982 (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. "Manford: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,479 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manford. 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 Manford 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 June 2026.