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Clifton

male

Meaning

"Settlement By a Cliff"

From an English place-name and surname, it became a given name particularly in nineteenth- and twentieth-century usage.

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Popularity History of Clifton

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1746Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1746

Clifton was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-106

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Clifton Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Clifton.

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Cliie
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Clif
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Baby Name Lists That Include Clifton

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Clifton, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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