Clifton
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Origin and meaning
Name: Clifton (clifton)
Gender: Male
Popularity in 2023: #848
Origin: English
Meaning: From A Town Near A Cliff
Origin and Meaning: Clifton is an English surname that was derived from a place name in Cumbria, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "clif" meaning "slope" or "bank" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". The meaning of Clifton is therefore "settlement on the slope" or "enclosure on the bank".
Etymology: The name Clifton is derived from the Old English words "clif" meaning "slope" or "bank" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure".
Derived: Cliff, Cliffton, Clyffton. History of the name: Clifton was originally used as a surname in England, and it was derived from a place name in Cumbria. It first became popular as a given name in the United States during the 19th century, and it has remained in use ever since. Notable people with the name Clifton include American actors Clifton Webb and Clifton James.
Style of the Name: Clifton has a classic and traditional style, and it is often associated with strength, stability, and reliability.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Clifton is associated with the image of a sloping bank or hillside, which can symbolize strength and stability. It may also represent a sense of groundedness and dependability.
Pronunciation
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IPA: /klˈɪftən/
Syllables: clifton
Clifton's luck prospects
Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
Love | Average | ★★★ |
Family | Good | ★★★★ |
Money | Poor | ★★ |
Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Clifton
- Hospitable
- Invulnerable
- Spiritual
- Lively
- Intelligent
- Erratic
- Bossy
Astrology of name Clifton
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Lucky metal: Pewter
Lucky gemstones: | Basra Pearls |
Lucky colors: | Champagne Gold Olive |
Totem pet: Chinchilla
Totem animal: Robin
Totem plant: Hibiscus
Totem tree: Holly
Lucky weekday: Friday
Favorable month: November
Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 25
Lucky days of the month: 20, 26, 30
Unlucky number: 10
Hobbies: billiards, stained glass, video games
Careers: Information technology, Sports, Tourism
Health issues: Reproductive and Kidneys will have a problem
Letters count: 7
Numerology of name Clifton
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
Year | Rank | Births |
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1880 | 170 | 38 |
1881 | 152 | 39 |
1882 | 160 | 51 |
1883 | 177 | 26 |
1884 | 176 | 40 |
1885 | 162 | 54 |
1886 | 174 | 42 |
1887 | 165 | 43 |
1888 | 164 | 64 |
1889 | 151 | 59 |
1890 | 160 | 57 |
1891 | 131 | 80 |
1892 | 165 | 68 |
1893 | 152 | 75 |
1894 | 139 | 93 |
1895 | 140 | 92 |
1896 | 145 | 95 |
1897 | 152 | 78 |
1898 | 157 | 83 |
1899 | 130 | 94 |
1900 | 160 | 107 |
1901 | 134 | 101 |
1902 | 138 | 112 |
1903 | 138 | 110 |
1904 | 141 | 115 |
1905 | 144 | 121 |
1906 | 148 | 105 |
1907 | 146 | 126 |
1908 | 144 | 143 |
1909 | 143 | 157 |
1910 | 150 | 178 |
1911 | 146 | 206 |
1912 | 141 | 404 |
1913 | 143 | 497 |
1914 | 147 | 616 |
1915 | 143 | 820 |
1916 | 152 | 770 |
1917 | 157 | 794 |
1918 | 151 | 934 |
1919 | 144 | 885 |
1920 | 154 | 910 |
1921 | 159 | 932 |
1922 | 165 | 887 |
1923 | 163 | 900 |
1924 | 171 | 847 |
1925 | 167 | 892 |
1926 | 161 | 884 |
1927 | 162 | 920 |
1928 | 179 | 780 |
1929 | 175 | 781 |
1930 | 182 | 755 |
1931 | 181 | 698 |
1932 | 174 | 738 |
1933 | 174 | 733 |
1934 | 185 | 665 |
1935 | 190 | 649 |
1936 | 188 | 639 |
1937 | 188 | 669 |
1938 | 196 | 649 |
1939 | 187 | 662 |
1940 | 199 | 641 |
1941 | 200 | 675 |
1942 | 191 | 793 |
1943 | 187 | 858 |
1944 | 193 | 765 |
1945 | 193 | 721 |
1946 | 209 | 802 |
1947 | 202 | 965 |
1948 | 202 | 944 |
1949 | 201 | 982 |
1950 | 201 | 1024 |
1951 | 204 | 954 |
1952 | 209 | 943 |
1953 | 216 | 960 |
1954 | 215 | 1039 |
1955 | 222 | 980 |
1956 | 228 | 1000 |
1957 | 233 | 1054 |
1958 | 239 | 1000 |
1959 | 256 | 926 |
1960 | 269 | 871 |
1961 | 264 | 869 |
1962 | 257 | 855 |
1963 | 263 | 789 |
1964 | 258 | 836 |
1965 | 280 | 686 |
1966 | 271 | 695 |
1967 | 272 | 665 |
1968 | 275 | 683 |
1969 | 286 | 667 |
1970 | 290 | 672 |
1971 | 289 | 643 |
1972 | 290 | 623 |
1973 | 300 | 556 |
1974 | 250 | 751 |
1975 | 184 | 1216 |
1976 | 227 | 870 |
1977 | 233 | 829 |
1978 | 233 | 869 |
1979 | 251 | 782 |
1980 | 256 | 805 |
1981 | 263 | 790 |
1982 | 278 | 718 |
1983 | 306 | 609 |
1984 | 295 | 644 |
1985 | 300 | 643 |
1986 | 307 | 609 |
1987 | 336 | 552 |
1988 | 359 | 518 |
1989 | 375 | 506 |
1990 | 440 | 440 |
1991 | 435 | 411 |
1992 | 479 | 355 |
1993 | 496 | 311 |
1994 | 530 | 267 |
1995 | 561 | 249 |
1996 | 555 | 232 |
1997 | 575 | 221 |
1998 | 567 | 240 |
1999 | 602 | 215 |
2000 | 586 | 232 |
2001 | 626 | 201 |
2002 | 656 | 163 |
2003 | 658 | 173 |
2004 | 691 | 159 |
2005 | 723 | 156 |
2006 | 739 | 146 |
2007 | 741 | 154 |
2008 | 785 | 131 |
2009 | 767 | 132 |
2010 | 780 | 107 |
2011 | 771 | 112 |
2012 | 770 | 130 |
2013 | 779 | 110 |
2014 | 801 | 119 |
2015 | 796 | 111 |
2016 | 836 | 90 |
2017 | 799 | 110 |
2018 | 814 | 102 |
2019 | 814 | 103 |
2020 | 817 | 111 |
2021 | 848 | 91 |
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