Radcliffe Boy
Origin(s)
English; Old English
Meaning
English: Red cliff; Old English: Cliff by the river
Historical & Cultural Background
Radcliffe is a surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from Old English elements, where 'read' means red and 'clif' means cliff. The name is often associated with places in England, particularly in the North West. It has gained some popularity as a first name in recent years, influenced by cultural references.
Trend Summary
Radcliffe has seen a modest rise in popularity as a given name in the United States.
Similar Names
Hadley, Bradley, Adley, Clyde, Caleb, Gideon, Wesley, Finley, Harley, Riley, Kendrick, Zachary
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Radcliffe was first seen in the United States in 1920. Radcliffe has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Radcliffe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |