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How Many People Are Named Clifford?
Estimated people named Clifford living in the U.S. today
84,518
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 190,128
- Peak year: 1925 (3,473 births)
- Estimated living today: 84,518
Clifford by age group — who carries the name today?
Clifford popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Clifford
Clifford has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 190,128 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 84,518 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,044 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cliffords you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Clifford in the US?
An estimated 84,518 people named Clifford are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Clifford rare — about 1 in 4,044 Americans.
Is Clifford a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Clifford is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Clifford most popular?
Clifford peaked in 1925, when 3,473 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Clifford?
Clifford ranks #607 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).