Clifton
How to say it: KLIF-tun · /ˈklɪftən/
From an English place name meaning 'settlement by the cliff'; Old English 'clif' + 'tun'.
Clifton was the 1,545th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 82 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 26% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,672 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,545 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 82 |
| Share of births | 1 in 40,431 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −26% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,672 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Clifton peaked in the 1910s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Clifton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Clifton
- Clifton Collins (born 1970)American actor
- Clifton Webb (1889–1966)American actor, singer and dancer
- Clifton Davis (born 1945)American actor, musician and minister
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