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Summary

The name Clifford has its origins in Old English, combining the elements for 'cliff' and 'river crossing'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with the meaning 'ford by the cliff'. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 19th century, influenced by cultural references. Today, it is perceived positively, partly due to its association with beloved children's characters, and notable individuals with this name include influential figures in music, anthropology, and theatre.

The name Clifford is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clifford has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clifford' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 64th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 88th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 126th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 193rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 321st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 905th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1310th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1062nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1695th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3023rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5206th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10509th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Clifford' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.