BoyEnglish origin

Clifton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A cheerful child from the hillside settlement.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1505
Peak
#144 in 1915

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #27318801900: #19019001910: #16819101920: #15619201930: #18419301940: #20219401950: #20119501960: #27119601970: #30019701980: #26919801990: #47219902000: #73920002005: #106220052010: #151720102015: #149220152020: #15052020#1#1517

What Clifton Means

Clifton is a boy name of English origin. A cheerful child from the hillside settlement.

How Popular Clifton Is

Clifton currently ranks #1505 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #144 in 1915. It is rising.

Good to Know About Clifton

  • Clifton peaked at #144 in the U.S. in 1915.
  • Clifton has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Clifton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Clifton

What does Clifton mean?

Clifton is a boy name of English origin. A cheerful child from the hillside settlement.

How popular is Clifton?

Clifton currently ranks #1505 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #144 in 1915. It is rising.

Where does Clifton come from?

Clifton comes from English roots. Clifton peaked at #144 in the U.S. in 1915.

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