Clifton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #715 in 1997 with 221 recorded births. This places Clifton in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 240 births ranking #696. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 8,530 boys born was named Clifton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.