Ford near a cliff or slope
Originally a short form of Clifford or Clifton, it refers to a steep slope or riverbank. It transitioned from a surname-derived nickname to a standalone given name in the late 19th century.
Less common today
Cliff isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,566 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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