Clifford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLIF-erd / /ˈklɪf.ərd/English
Meaning
Cliffside; ford by a cliff
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clifford has Old English roots, derived from 'clif' meaning cliff and 'ford' meaning river crossing. It was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Clifford has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cliff
- Cliffie
International Variants
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Famous people named Clifford
Clifford Brown was an influential American jazz trumpeter known for his virtuosic playing and compositions.
Clifford Geertz was a prominent American anthropologist recognized for his work in cultural anthropology.
Clifford Odets was an American playwright and screenwriter known for his works during the 1930s.
Clifford B. Hicks was an American author best known for his children's book series featuring the character 'The Little Engine That Could.'.
Fictional characters named Clifford
Clifford the Big Red Dog is the main character in the children's book series created by Norman Bridwell, known for his enormous size and friendly nature.
Clifford is a character in the animated television series 'Clifford's Puppy Days,' where he is portrayed as a young puppy learning about friendship.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clifford was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clifford has ranked as high as #140 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Clifford has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clifford (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 14 | |
TX | 10 | |
WI | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
OH | 6 | |
FL | 6 | |
GA | 6 | |
IL | 6 | |
MO | 6 | |
AR | 5 | |
SC | 5 | |
MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 127 |
1881 | 110 |
1882 | 155 |
1883 | 138 |
1884 | 150 |
1885 | 139 |
1886 | 172 |
1887 | 165 |
1888 | 194 |
1889 | 202 |
1890 | 207 |
1891 | 196 |
1892 | 240 |
1893 | 269 |
1894 | 307 |
1895 | 272 |
1896 | 311 |
1897 | 285 |
1898 | 317 |
1899 | 297 |
1900 | 409 |
1901 | 282 |
1902 | 326 |
1903 | 348 |
1904 | 361 |
1905 | 420 |
1906 | 413 |
1907 | 445 |
1908 | 515 |
1909 | 536 |
1910 | 551 |
1911 | 694 |
1912 | 1,345 |
1913 | 1,520 |
1914 | 1,960 |
1915 | 2,741 |
1916 | 2,767 |
1917 | 2,969 |
1918 | 3,299 |
1919 | 3,040 |
1920 | 3,291 |
1921 | 3,262 |
1922 | 3,157 |
1923 | 3,106 |
1924 | 3,250 |
1925 | 3,424 |
1926 | 3,190 |
1927 | 3,031 |
1928 | 2,862 |
1929 | 2,669 |
1930 | 2,697 |
1931 | 2,451 |
1932 | 2,286 |
1933 | 2,158 |
1934 | 2,315 |
1935 | 2,265 |
1936 | 2,132 |
1937 | 2,230 |
1938 | 2,276 |
1939 | 2,291 |
1940 | 2,185 |
1941 | 2,363 |
1942 | 2,533 |
1943 | 2,666 |
1944 | 2,394 |
1945 | 2,384 |
1946 | 2,616 |
1947 | 2,990 |
1948 | 2,793 |
1949 | 2,898 |
1950 | 2,941 |
1951 | 3,160 |
1952 | 3,317 |
1953 | 3,157 |
1954 | 3,141 |
1955 | 2,995 |
1956 | 2,911 |
1957 | 2,893 |
1958 | 2,810 |
1959 | 2,536 |
1960 | 2,463 |
1961 | 2,341 |
1962 | 2,183 |
1963 | 2,198 |
1964 | 2,019 |
1965 | 1,821 |
1966 | 1,611 |
1967 | 1,513 |
1968 | 1,608 |
1969 | 1,506 |
1970 | 1,582 |
1971 | 1,382 |
1972 | 1,268 |
1973 | 1,175 |
1974 | 1,149 |
1975 | 1,124 |
1976 | 1,065 |
1977 | 972 |
1978 | 1,002 |
1979 | 1,045 |
1980 | 1,214 |
1981 | 1,178 |
1982 | 1,141 |
1983 | 974 |
1984 | 997 |
1985 | 894 |
1986 | 866 |
1987 | 754 |
1988 | 764 |
1989 | 774 |
1990 | 700 |
1991 | 584 |
1992 | 538 |
1993 | 475 |
1994 | 402 |
1995 | 357 |
1996 | 356 |
1997 | 323 |
1998 | 267 |
1999 | 293 |
2000 | 224 |
2001 | 238 |
2002 | 197 |
2003 | 175 |
2004 | 215 |
2005 | 190 |
2006 | 168 |
2007 | 181 |
2008 | 163 |
2009 | 144 |
2010 | 143 |
2011 | 135 |
2012 | 138 |
2013 | 138 |
2014 | 119 |
2015 | 147 |
2016 | 138 |
2017 | 160 |
2018 | 144 |
2019 | 153 |
2020 | 133 |
2021 | 150 |
2022 | 152 |
2023 | 124 |
2024 | 142 |