Clifton Player

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifton Player — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifton Player 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 Player: Allen Player (1893–1962), New Zealand cricketer Ben Player, Australian bodyboarder Bradley Player (born 1967), South African cricketer Edith Amelia Player, married name Edith Player Brown (1907–1999), American musician and artist, sister of Willa Beatrice Player Gary Player (born 1935), South African golfer Ian Player (1927–2014), South African international conservationist Jessica Player (born 1982), American actress Mary Player (c.1857–1924), New Zealand midwife, feminist and social reformer Michael Player (1960–1986), American serial killer Nasir Player (born 1997), American football player. 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: Player

English

Allen Player (1893–1962), New Zealand cricketer Ben Player, Australian bodyboarder Bradley Player (born 1967), South African cricketer Edith Amelia Player, married name Edith Player Brown (1907–1999), American musician and artist, sister of Willa Beatrice Player Gary Player (born 1935), South African golfer Ian Player (1927–2014), South African international conservationist Jessica Player (born 1982), American actress Mary Player (c.1857–1924), New Zealand midwife, feminist and social reformer Michael Player (1960–1986), American serial killer Nasir Player (born 1997), American football player.

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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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Player?
The surname Player originates from English. Allen Player (1893–1962), New Zealand cricketer Ben Player, Australian bodyboarder Bradley Player (born 1967), South African cricketer Edith Amelia Player, married name Edith Player Brown (1907–1999), American musician and artist, sister of Willa Beatrice Player Gary Player (born 1935), South African golfer Ian Player (1927–2014), South African international conservationist Jessica Player (born 1982), American actress Mary Player (c.1857–1924), New Zealand midwife, feminist and social reformer Michael Player (1960–1986), American serial killer Nasir Player (born 1997), American football player.
How common is the surname Player?
The surname Player is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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