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

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 71.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,646
6.6%
Adult (30–60) 20,093
28.5%
Senior (>60) 45,861
65%

📈 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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