How Many People Are Named Clifton?
70,600
people in the United States are named Clifton
1 in 4,745 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#875
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0211%
Of US population
Peak Year
1975
1,224 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KLIF-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement by a cliff" in Old English.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 71.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
7,037
North Carolina
5,766
Louisiana
3,939
Mississippi
3,928
Virginia
3,717
California
2,619
Alabama
2,414
New York
2,382
South Carolina
2,239
Tennessee
2,181
💡 Fun Facts About "Clifton"
- 94 babies were named Clifton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1975
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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