Cliffton
Cliffton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement near a cliff or steep slope.
Origin and history
Cliffton is a variant spelling of Clifton, an English habitational surname derived from place names meaning 'cliff town' or 'settlement near a cliff'. It has historically been used as a given name in the United States, though it remains relatively uncommon. The double-'t' spelling offers a slightly distinctive look while retaining the traditional pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
1,872 babies in the United States have been named Cliffton since 1880. It ranks #2964 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.6 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 200 |
| 1970-1980 | 412 |
| 1980-1990 | 468 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 80 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Cliff, Cliffie
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone who lived in or near one of the many English locations named Clifton.
- Cliffton adds a second 't' to the more traditional spelling Clifton, a style choice seen in U.S. naming trends over the last century.