Clifford Name Popularity and Statistics
Clifford is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Clifford?
Clifford is spelled C-L-I-F-F-O-R-D. The name has 8 letters.
Clifford Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,352
Recorded Births139
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #1,352 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Clifford Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 139 | #1,352 |
| 2024 | Boys | 143 | #1,341 |
| 2023 | Boys | 125 | #1,449 |
| 2022 | Boys | 152 | #1,269 |
| 2021 | Boys | 150 | #1,267 |
| 2020 | Boys | 133 | #1,343 |
| 2019 | Boys | 153 | #1,234 |
| 2018 | Boys | 144 | #1,276 |
| 2017 | Boys | 160 | #1,170 |
| 2016 | Boys | 138 | #1,310 |
| 2015 | Boys | 147 | #1,239 |
| 2014 | Boys | 119 | #1,414 |
| 2013 | Boys | 138 | #1,261 |
| 2012 | Boys | 138 | #1,273 |
| 2011 | Boys | 135 | #1,271 |
| 2010 | Boys | 143 | #1,232 |
| 2009 | Boys | 144 | #1,241 |
| 2008 | Boys | 163 | #1,119 |
| 2007 | Boys | 181 | #1,038 |
| 2006 | Boys | 168 | #1,067 |
| 2005 | Boys | 190 | #925 |
| 2004 | Boys | 215 | #827 |
| 2003 | Boys | 175 | #936 |
| 2002 | Boys | 197 | #842 |
When Was Clifford Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1925 · Boys
3,424 recorded births
National rank #59
1952 · Boys
3,317 recorded births
National rank #99
1918 · Boys
3,299 recorded births
National rank #60
1920 · Boys
3,291 recorded births
National rank #59
Where Clifford Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| MN | #586 | 8 |
| SC | #668 | 6 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| TN | #842 | 7 |
| IL | #935 | 8 |
| GA | #1,216 | 6 |
| NY | #1,410 | 7 |