What does the name Clifton mean?

The name Clifton means "Town by a cliff".

What is the origin of the name Clifton?

Clifton is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 94 babies were named Clifton in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Clifton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 94 →

All-Time Total: 67,696

Peak Year: 1975

Clifton is of Old English origin, meaning "settlement by a cliff or slope."

Boy names closely related to Clifton

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Girl names closely related to Clifton

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Births per year in the United States

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