Ford near a slope or cliff
Derived from an English surname, it originally referred to a person who lived near a ford at a cliff. It was a common practice in medieval England to name families after the geographical features of their land. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
Less common today
Clifford isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #346 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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