Hanford
Pronunciation: [ h-ANF-erd ]
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Hanford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 45 babies have been named Hanford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hanford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,738 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,738
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hanford
Hanford is a boy name .
Hanford is currently ranked #37,738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hanford include Han, Hanf, Hanfy, Hanfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Hay, Haie, and Hankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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