Cliff
- Pronunciation
- [Cliff]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives By The Ford Near The Cliff
- Origin
- English
Cliff Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,265 baby boys have been named Cliff. The name peaked in 1959 with 310 US births that year (rank #456). In 2024, ranked #2995 nationally — 2,539 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Cliff
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cliff births are: California (880), Texas (690), New York (504).
Other English-Origin Names Like Cliff
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5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cliff's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Cliff
Famous People Named Cliff
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Cliff.
- Cliff Burton — Bassist (1962)
- Cliff Richard was a renowned British pop singer and musician.
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Compare Cliff to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cliff against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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