Boy · #3,968 in 2026

Cliffard

Name: Popularity of the name Cliffard in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cliffard, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,968

Peak Rank

#2,471 (1931)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1967

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#2471

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cliffard

Cliffard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 10 Cliffards were born — ranking #2,471 that year. As of 2026, Cliffard ranks #3,968 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Cliffards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Cliffard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cliffard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Clifford
Cleared
Clift
Coffered
Clippard
Clovered
Gifford
Giffard
Cleft
Cluttered
Clawfoot
Clear

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cliffard

What does the name Cliffard mean?

Cliffard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cliffard in 2026?

In 2026, Cliffard ranks #3,968 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cliffard most popular?

Cliffard reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #2,471 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Cliffard a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cliffard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cliffard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cliffard include Aulton, Earmon, Freman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cliffard

Cliffard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Cliffard's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #2,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Cliffard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.