FIRST NAME
Clifton
Clifton is the 529th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 33,359 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 89 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #529 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
124,355
living · #279
2020 CENSUS
33,359
living · #529
BABIES NAMED CLIFTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202582
As a male name, Clifton peaked in 1975, when 1,214 babies were named Clifton (the #186 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,919 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
89
living · #35,919
BABIES NAMED CLIFTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1908–1988
19888
As a female name, Clifton peaked in 1970, when 13 babies were named Clifton (the #4272 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)