Clifford Cusick

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Cusick — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Cusick is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifford is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics The surname Cusick: David Cusick (c.1780–c.1831), Tuscarora artist and the author of David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations (1828) Fred Cusick (1918–2009), American ice hockey broadcaster who served as the Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer for 45 years Henry Ian Cusick (born 1967), Scottish-Peruvian actor Johnny Cusick (1916–?) English boxer Michael Cusick (born 1969), Democratic Party politician, member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd District Raymond Cusick (1928–2013), English art director and production designer Richie Tankersley Cusick (born 1952), American writer Ryan . Clifford is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifford reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifford

Meaning: ford by a cliff

English

Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics

Surname: Cusick

Scottish

David Cusick (c.1780–c.1831), Tuscarora artist and the author of David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations (1828) Fred Cusick (1918–2009), American ice hockey broadcaster who served as the Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer for 45 years Henry Ian Cusick (born 1967), Scottish-Peruvian actor Johnny Cusick (1916–?) English boxer Michael Cusick (born 1969), Democratic Party politician, member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd District Raymond Cusick (1928–2013), English art director and production designer Richie Tankersley Cusick (born 1952), American writer Ryan .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clifford Cusick

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifford Cusick:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifford?
The first name Clifford originates from English. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics
When was Clifford most popular?
The name Clifford reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cusick?
The surname Cusick originates from Scottish. David Cusick (c.1780–c.1831), Tuscarora artist and the author of David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations (1828) Fred Cusick (1918–2009), American ice hockey broadcaster who served as the Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer for 45 years Henry Ian Cusick (born 1967), Scottish-Peruvian actor Johnny Cusick (1916–?) English boxer Michael Cusick (born 1969), Democratic Party politician, member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd District Raymond Cusick (1928–2013), English art director and production designer Richie Tankersley Cusick (born 1952), American writer Ryan .
What are the origins of the name Clifford Cusick?
The name Clifford Cusick combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Cusick originates from Scottish.
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