US Popularity:3446
Origin:British
Meaning:town on a cliff
Clifton is a boy's name of British origin. It is traditionally an old English surname meaning "town on a cliff." Clifton is also a place name for a suburb in England and a city in New Jersey. Perfect for celebrating your roots or favorite holiday destination, Clifton is a unique baby name that is sure to stand out. You can also shorten it to Cliff to create a distinguished 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
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