Clifton

Gender Usage of the Name Clifton

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Clifton is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Clifton

• Worldwide

  #5247 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #1751 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    Unranked (2025)

  • Canada

    #2902 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

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

Clifton is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Clifton ranked #5,247 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,442 in 2024 — a drop of 1,805 places. Clifton shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #143, achieved in 1912 and 1915. Its lowest recorded position was #5,247 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -2579 places (from #2,668 to #5,247).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Clifton

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

7 letters — Long Boy Names

Starts with

C — Boy Names Starting with C

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Clifton is comprised of two syllables with a heavy initial stress that provides a structured, sturdy feel. Its historical presence is underscored by the Clifton suspension bridge designer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, connecting it to the industrial era. This foundation offers a distinct Vintage Revival aesthetic.

Middle Names For Clifton

Middle names used with CliftonMethodology

Clifton is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Clifton Earl · Clifton Ray · Clifton Eugene · Clifton Edward · Clifton WayneView all 394 boy middle names.

• Total 637 middle names used with Clifton
• 70 girl middle names used with Clifton
• 165 unisex middle names used with Clifton

Middle name suggestions for CliftonMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Clifton 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: Clifton Malik · Clifton Micah · Clifton Monte · Clifton Myron · Clifton Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Clifton

Sound Like Clifton Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Cliffton · Cleighton

Spelled Like Clifton Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Cliffton

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Clifton 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

Dictionary & Etymology of “Clifton”

Dictionary Meaning of "Clifton"Methodology

• An English habitational surname from Old English for someone who lived in one of the places in England

• A male given name transferred from the surname

• A placename

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  • A locale in England:
  • A suburb of Bristol (OS grid ref ST5773).
  • A village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire district, Bedfordshire (OS grid ref TL1638).
  • A village and civil parish in Eden district, Cumbria (OS grid ref NY5326).
  • A village in Clifton and Compton parish, Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire (OS grid ref SK1644).
  • A small town in Salford, Greater Manchester (OS grid ref SD7802).
  • A village in Newton-with-Clifton parish, Fylde district, Lancashire (OS grid ref SD4630).
  • A small village in Newall with Clifton parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire (OS grid ref SE1948).
  • A suburb partly within Clifton Without parish, City of York, North Yorkshire (OS grid ref SE5953).
  • A hamlet in Stannington parish, Northumberland (OS grid ref NZ2082).
  • An outer suburb of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (OS grid ref SK5534).
  • A hamlet in Deddington parish, Cherwell district, Oxfordshire (OS grid ref SP4831).
  • A village in Conisbrough Parks parish, Doncaster borough, South Yorkshire (OS grid ref SK5196).
  • A suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire (OS grid ref SK4392).
  • A village in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire (OS grid ref SE1522).
  • A small village in Severn Stoke parish, Malvern Hills district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO8446).
  • A locale in New Zealand:
  • A suburb of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • A suburb of Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
  • A village in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
  • A neighborhood of Karachi, Pakistan.
  • A suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
  • A town on Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • A locale in the United States:
  • A town, the county seat of Greenlee County, Arizona.
  • A census-designated place in Colorado; named for nearby cliffs.
  • A city in Idaho.
  • A village in Illinois; named for Clifton Hotel in Chicago.
  • An unincorporated community in Indiana.
  • A city in Kansas; named for a surveyor who platted the city.
  • A neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky.
  • An unincorporated community in Louisiana.
  • A town in Maine.
  • A village in Massachusetts.
  • A ghost town in Michigan.
  • An unincorporated community in Schuyler County, Missouri.
  • An unincorporated community in Oregon County, Missouri; named for early settlers George and William J. Cliff.
  • A ghost town in Nevada; named for nearby cliffs.
  • A city in New Jersey.
  • A town in St. Lawrence County, New York; named for nearby Clifton Iron Mine.
  • A neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City.
  • An unincorporated community in North Carolina.
  • A village in Clark County and Greene County, Ohio; named for nearby cliffs.
  • A neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • An unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon; named for nearby cliffs.
  • An unincorporated community in Hood River County, Oregon; named for nearby cliffs.
  • A city in Tennessee.
  • A city in Bosque County, Texas; named for nearby cliffs and originally named Cliff Town.
  • A town in Virginia.
  • Former name of Belfair: a locality in Mason, Washington.
  • A town in Grant County, Wisconsin; named for early resident and benefactor Bosman Clifton.
  • A town in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Pierce County, Wisconsin.

Alternative Forms

Cliffton.

Translations

The name Clifton has 6 translations, for example: in Hindi it is rendered as neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, in Irish it is rendered as townland in Ireland, etc..

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How to Spell Clifton in ASL

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Comments on the name Clifton

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• Uzxpbpmgzw30

  11/09/2025

  In 2018, 35 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Clifton who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 825th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.

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• Raresycabosu

  06/09/2025

  The name Clifton was given to 110 boys born in the US in 2015.

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• Even_clerian

  21/08/2025

  Clifton Williams was a famous composer for wind band.

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• Magister0514

  13/08/2025

  Clifton Webb (Born: November 19, 1889, Died: October 13, 1966, ) was an American actor, dancer, and singer.

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• Zweyj85xb5y8

  26/07/2025

  Clifton suspension bridge - ha ha.

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