US Popularity:3446
Origin:British
Meaning:Settlement by a cliff, a town near a cliff
Clifton is a boy's name of British origin. It is traditionally a place and last name from Old English, meaning "settlement by a cliff” or “a town near a cliff." Perfect for celebrating your roots or favorite vacation spot in Britain, Clifton can also be shortened to Cliff for a cool nickname.
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How Popular Is The Name Clifton?

U.S. Births

Overall:Clifton is currently #3446 in U.S. births
Boy:Clifton is currently #1636 in U.S. births

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2023
#1636
in 2023
+ 331
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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