Cliff
boy name#2884 in 2025Cliff entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #357 in 1886, ranks #2884 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2884
rank today
#357
peak (1886)
43
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #549 |
| 1890s | #501 |
| 1900s | #526 |
| 1910s | #917 |
| 1920s | #1128 |
| 1930s | #863 |
| 1940s | #683 |
| 1950s | #638 |
| 1960s | #568 |
| 1970s | #815 |
| 1980s | #931 |
| 1990s | #2620 |
| 2000s | #4947 |
| 2010s | #4936 |
| 2020s | #3144 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cliff has been most popular in CA, FL, NC.
Living bearers
About 6,200 people named Cliff are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cliff alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cliff in 2025?
- Cliff ranks #2884 among US boy names in 2025, with 43 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cliff most popular?
- Cliff peaked in 1886, reaching #357 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cliff with classmates?
- Cliff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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