Cliffton
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Cliffton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,677 babies have been named Cliffton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cliffton is past its peak , currently ranked #36,819 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,819
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cliffton
Cliffton is a boy name .
Cliffton is currently ranked #36,819 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cliffton include Cli, Clif, Clify, Clifie, Cliff, Cliffy, Cliffie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Cly, and Clie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cliffton include Clifford, Clifton, Cliff . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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