Stone ford
Derived from Old English elements meaning a stony crossing place in a river. It originally served as a habitational surname for families living near such a landmark before transitioning into use as a given name.
Less common today
Stanford isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,534 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist
Renowned Gilded Age architect
Best friend of Carrie Bradshaw · Sex and the City
