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)
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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