Clifford is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #573 in 1997 with 323 recorded births. This places Clifford in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 356 births ranking #538. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 5,836 boys born was named Clifford. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.