Clifford
girl nameClifford entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #579 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#579
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #819 |
| 1890s | #943 |
| 1900s | #1022 |
| 1910s | #1030 |
| 1920s | #1152 |
| 1930s | #1635 |
| 1940s | #2455 |
| 1950s | #3033 |
| 1960s | #3933 |
| 1970s | #6509 |
| 1980s | #6628 |
| 1990s | #10271 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Clifford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clifford alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clifford in 2025?
- Clifford is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clifford most popular?
- Clifford peaked in 1883, reaching #579 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clifford with classmates?
- Clifford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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