Clifford
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1909, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Clifford has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Clifford — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#589
in 1883
Last ranked
#10500
in 1991
Years tracked
110
1880–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Clifford reached its peak popularity for girls in 1883, ranking #589 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Clifford hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #10500.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #10,500 | 7 |
| 1988 | #10,641 | 6 |
| 1987 | #7,498 | 9 |
| 1986 | #7,237 | 9 |
| 1985 | #7,064 | 9 |
| 1984 | #5,605 | 12 |
| 1983 | #5,519 | 12 |
| 1982 | #6,998 | 9 |
Clifford — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#57
in 1909
Current rank
#1340
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Clifford reached its peak popularity for boys in 1909, ranking #57 nationally with 536 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1414 (2014) to #1340 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Clifford ranks #1340 nationally for boys, with 142 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,340 | 142 |
| 2023 | #1,457 | 124 |
| 2022 | #1,269 | 152 |
| 2021 | #1,269 | 150 |
| 2020 | #1,344 | 133 |
| 2019 | #1,235 | 153 |
| 2018 | #1,275 | 144 |
| 2017 | #1,171 | 160 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Clifford most popular?
Clifford was most popular in 1909, when it ranked #57 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Clifford becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Clifford?
At least 190,128 babies have been recorded with the name Clifford in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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