Clifton

Pronunciation: [ kl-IHFT-uhn ]

Girl Name #17,241 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clifton is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-IHFT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Clifton often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,241
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Cli Cly Cliie Clifie

Also a Boy Name

Clifton is also used as a boy name, ranked #1756.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton

Is Clifton a boy or girl name?

Clifton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17241. As a boy name, it is ranked #1756. Clifton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Clifton?

Clifton is pronounced kl-IHFT-uhn.

How popular is the name Clifton?

Clifton is currently ranked #17241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clifton?

Common nicknames for Clifton include Cli, Cly, Cliie, and Clifie.

Is Clifton a common or rare name?

Clifton is an uncommon name, ranked #17241 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clifton

Clifton is a girl name .

Is Clifton a boy or girl name? Clifton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,241 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,756. Clifton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Clifton is currently ranked #17,241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clifton include Cli, Cly, Cliie, and Clifie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.