NAME PROFILE
Clifford
Clifford is of Old English origin, meaning 'ford by a cliff'. It's a name that suggests strength and resilience, often associated with a person who is dependable and steadfast.
Key Stats
| Total births | 190,268 |
| Gender | Male (92% / 8%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 23%TX — 20%FL — 20%CA — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Fictional character) · Clifford Brown (Jazz trumpeter) · Cliff Richard (Singer) · Clifford Geertz (Anthropologist) · Clifford Stoll (Astronomer and author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CliffCly
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