boy's name
Cliford
KLIF-erd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 291
Cliford is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cliford Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Cliford?
In 1987, Cliford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cliford Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cliford
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cliford Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cliford over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cliford
- English KLIF-erd
Sibling Names for Cliford
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cliford — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cliford
How popular is the name Cliford?
In 1987, Cliford was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cliford a girl's or a boy's name?
Cliford is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cliford?
Cliford has 2 syllables.
When was Cliford most popular?
Cliford peaked in 1925, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.