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Clifford

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Clifford was most popular in 1925, when 3,473 American babies were given the name — ranking #141 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,831, with 139 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 190,268 people named Clifford.

Most popular in1925
Rank that year#141
Births that year3,473
Total since 1880190,268

Clifford over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Clifford’s peak in 1925. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "ford by a cliff"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org