Clifton
Male name · ↓ Falling
34,337
Total Births
1975
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Clifton
Clifton is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 34,337 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 966 births |
| 1890s | 1,863 births |
| 1900s | 2,651 births |
| 1910s | 4,076 births |
| 1920s | 4,207 births |
| 1930s | 3,121 births |
| 1940s | 3,395 births |
| 1950s | 4,008 births |
| 1960s | 3,021 births |
| 1970s | 3,113 births |
| 1980s | 2,486 births |
| 1990s | 1,137 births |
| 2000s | 293 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clifton?
Clifton has been given to 34,337 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1975 with 490 births that year.
Is Clifton a boy or girl name?
Clifton is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Clifton most popular?
Clifton was most popular in 1975, when 490 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Clifton?
Clifton first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).