Cliffton
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Cliffton is an English name meaning “settlement on a cliff”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Cliffton
Cliffton is a strong and grounded name of English origin, typically used for boys. It is a variant spelling of Clifton and derives from a surname that was originally a topographic name. The name literally means "settlement on a cliff" or "farm by a cliff," combining the Old English elements "clif" (cliff) and "tun" (settlement, farm, enclosure).
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Gender Usage of the Name Cliffton
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Cliffton is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Cliffton
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Cliffton is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 13.0M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 17.5M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 68.5M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Cliffton ranked #12,168 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Cliffton shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,535 in 1984. Its lowest recorded position was #12,168 in 2025. Over the last 35 years (1990–2025) the name fell -6452 places (from #5,716 to #12,168).
Characteristics of the Name Cliffton
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- C — Boy Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Cliffton uses two syllables with a staccato rhythm that reflects older naming trends. Its phonetic structure is consistent with a Vintage Revival aesthetic. There is no specific historical entity of note that typically uses this particular variation.
Middle Names For Cliffton
Middle names used with ClifftonMethodology
Cliffton is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Cliffton Charles · Cliffton Eugene · Cliffton Joseph · Cliffton Hugh · Cliffton MarvinView all 28 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ClifftonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Cliffton is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Cliffton Malik · Cliffton Micah · Cliffton Monte · Cliffton Myron · Cliffton Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Cliffton
Sound Like Cliffton Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Clifton · Cleighton
Spelled Like Cliffton Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Clifton
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Cliffton Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Cliffton in ASL
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