Clifton Grenier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifton Grenier — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifton Grenier is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifton is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr. The surname Grenier: Angèle Grenier, Canadian maple syrup producer Auguste Jean François Grenier (1814–1890), French doctor and entomologist Hugo Grenier, French tennis player Jacques de Grenier (1736–1803), French Navy officer Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808–1875), French botanist and naturalist Jim Grenier, American politician Katia Grenier, French microwave and microfluidics engineer Louis Grenier, fictional character Marie-Louise Grenier (1845–1925), French circus lion tamer who took the name Nouma-Hawa Mikaël Grenier, Canadian racing driver Paul Grenier (1768–1827), French general Walter I Grenier, Lord of C. Clifton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 75K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifton

English

Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr.

Surname: Grenier

French

Angèle Grenier, Canadian maple syrup producer Auguste Jean François Grenier (1814–1890), French doctor and entomologist Hugo Grenier, French tennis player Jacques de Grenier (1736–1803), French Navy officer Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808–1875), French botanist and naturalist Jim Grenier, American politician Katia Grenier, French microwave and microfluidics engineer Louis Grenier, fictional character Marie-Louise Grenier (1845–1925), French circus lion tamer who took the name Nouma-Hawa Mikaël Grenier, Canadian racing driver Paul Grenier (1768–1827), French general Walter I Grenier, Lord of C.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Clifton Grenier

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 Clifton Grenier:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Clifton?
The first name Clifton originates from English. Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr.
When was Clifton most popular?
The name Clifton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grenier?
The surname Grenier originates from French. Angèle Grenier, Canadian maple syrup producer Auguste Jean François Grenier (1814–1890), French doctor and entomologist Hugo Grenier, French tennis player Jacques de Grenier (1736–1803), French Navy officer Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808–1875), French botanist and naturalist Jim Grenier, American politician Katia Grenier, French microwave and microfluidics engineer Louis Grenier, fictional character Marie-Louise Grenier (1845–1925), French circus lion tamer who took the name Nouma-Hawa Mikaël Grenier, Canadian racing driver Paul Grenier (1768–1827), French general Walter I Grenier, Lord of C.
What are the origins of the name Clifton Grenier?
The name Clifton Grenier combines two different traditions: the first name Clifton has English roots, while the surname Grenier originates from French.
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