Boys name · California
Clifford in California
Clifford was the 1712th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Clifford that year. Since 1910, California families have named 11,372 babies Clifford.
Popularity over time
Clifford in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 106 | 67th |
| 1943 | 178 | 89th |
| 1959 | 220 | 148th |
| 1976 | 88 | 258th |
| 1992 | 53 | 496th |
| 2009 | 8 | 1885th |
| 2025 | 9 | 1712th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 53rd in 1910 to 1712th in 2025.
The most babies named Clifford in California in a single year was 295, in 1953. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1917.
Across the country, Clifford reached its best rank of 8th in Idaho (1911). See Clifford in every state →
How popular is Clifford in California?
Clifford was the 1712th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Clifford that year. Since 1910, California families have named 11,372 babies Clifford.
How many babies are named Clifford in California?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Clifford in California. The most babies named Clifford in California in a single year was 295, in 1953.
What is the rank of Clifford in California?
Clifford ranked 1712th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1917.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.