Clifton
girl nameClifton entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #2034 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#2034
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2880 |
| 1920s | #3489 |
| 1930s | #3787 |
| 1940s | #3651 |
| 1950s | #5216 |
| 1960s | #5695 |
| 1970s | #6105 |
| 1980s | #9091 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Clifton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clifton alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clifton in 2025?
- Clifton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clifton most popular?
- Clifton peaked in 1913, reaching #2034 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clifton with classmates?
- Clifton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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