Cliffton
Meaningtown by the cliff · English form of Clifton
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,099 in 1977
6 babies were named Cliffton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cliffton, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cliffton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCliffton first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #1,099. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCliffton was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendCliffton has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningCliffton is an English form of Clifton, which means “town by the cliff”.
About the name Cliffton
Cliffton is a boy name of English origin meaning “town by the cliff”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Cliffton for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 99 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #1,099 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.4 | 155,039 boys |
| 1920s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 341,297 boys |
| 1940s | 4.8 | 206,186 boys |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 95,969 boys |
| 1970s | 25 | 39,793 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,231 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,039 boys |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 164,204 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
Other spellings of Cliffton
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cliffton
What does the name Cliffton mean?
Cliffton means “town by the cliff” in English, as a form of Clifton.
What is the origin of the name Cliffton?
Cliffton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cliffton a boy or girl name?
Cliffton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cliffton?
Cliffton ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#1,099).