Clifford: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A brave soul who guards the river crossing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1338
- Peak
- #57 in 1909
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Clifford Means
Clifford is a boy name of English origin. A brave soul who guards the river crossing.
How Popular Clifford Is
Clifford currently ranks #1338 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #57 in 1909. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Clifford
- Clifford broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #57 in 1909.
- Clifford is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Clifford has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Clifford is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Clifford
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Sibling Names for Clifford
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Questions About Clifford
What does Clifford mean?
Clifford is a boy name of English origin. A brave soul who guards the river crossing.
How popular is Clifford?
Clifford currently ranks #1338 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #57 in 1909. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Clifford come from?
Clifford comes from English roots. Clifford broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #57 in 1909.
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