Cliffton
Every Cliffton since 1912 — 1,872 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cliffton
Cliffton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,932 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,872 American babies have been named Cliffton. Its peak came in 1982, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cliffton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cliffton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,932 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,696 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,056 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,406 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,526 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,290 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,658 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,989 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,936 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,732 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,846 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,653 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,637 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,884 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,423 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,433 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,697 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,528 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,210 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,049 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,613 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,620 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,329 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,431 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,889 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,501 |
| 1985 | 49 | #1,393 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,180 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,231 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,897 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,869 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,444 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,065 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,953 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,511 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,563 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,320 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,148 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cliffton in 2025?
Cliffton ranked #10,932 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cliffton?
1,872 babies have been named Cliffton in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cliffton most popular?
Cliffton peaked in 1982, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Cliffton a boy or girl name?
Cliffton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cliffton rising or falling?
Cliffton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.