Manford Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Manford has its origins in Old English, combining the elements for 'man' and 'ford', translating to 'river crossing man'. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries and has been in use since the Middle Ages. Manford is associated with a strong historical significance and is not commonly found in modern naming practices. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Manford is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Manford has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Manford' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1076th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1349th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2494th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Manford' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Manford"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæn.fərd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Manford is derived from the Old English elements 'man' meaning 'man' or 'person' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing' or 'ford'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'man by the river crossing'.
Meaning
river crossing man
Language Evolution
Mannford, Manfordus, Maneford
Historical Usage
The name Manford has been used since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in England and later in America during the 19th century as surnames began to be adopted as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Mann, Ford, Man
Modern Popularity & Image
Manford is considered a rare name today, often associated with a sense of tradition and historical roots.
Famous People
Manford L. Smith, an American businessman, Manford M. Schubert, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Manford"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Manford"
"Manford" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1076th of 7545 | 669 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1349th of 6773 | 465 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2494th of 7552 | 204 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5548th of 10718 | 52 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Manford" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.86% 706th/1416 |
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59.76% 1414th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
64.23% 993rd/1546 |
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71.10% 1673rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Manford" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Manford"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Manford" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.