Clifton Smart

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifton Smart — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifton Smart 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 Smart: Smart is a surname. Allan Smart (born 1974), Scottish former footballer Amelia Smart (born 1998), Canadian alpine ski racer Amy Smart (born 1976), American actress and former fashion model Andrew Smart (born 1986), English footballer Ben Smart (disappeared 1998), victim of a double murder in New Zealand Christopher Smart (1722–1771), English poet Colin Smart (born 1950), English rugby union international Craig Smart (singer), Canadian singer songwriter Eleanor Smart (born 1995), American high diver Eliza Brown Newton Smart (1844-1930), Portugal-born British missionary and temperance worker Eli. 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: Smart

Scottish

Smart is a surname. Allan Smart (born 1974), Scottish former footballer Amelia Smart (born 1998), Canadian alpine ski racer Amy Smart (born 1976), American actress and former fashion model Andrew Smart (born 1986), English footballer Ben Smart (disappeared 1998), victim of a double murder in New Zealand Christopher Smart (1722–1771), English poet Colin Smart (born 1950), English rugby union international Craig Smart (singer), Canadian singer songwriter Eleanor Smart (born 1995), American high diver Eliza Brown Newton Smart (1844-1930), Portugal-born British missionary and temperance worker Eli.

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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 Smart

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 Smart:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Smart?
The surname Smart originates from Scottish. Smart is a surname. Allan Smart (born 1974), Scottish former footballer Amelia Smart (born 1998), Canadian alpine ski racer Amy Smart (born 1976), American actress and former fashion model Andrew Smart (born 1986), English footballer Ben Smart (disappeared 1998), victim of a double murder in New Zealand Christopher Smart (1722–1771), English poet Colin Smart (born 1950), English rugby union international Craig Smart (singer), Canadian singer songwriter Eleanor Smart (born 1995), American high diver Eliza Brown Newton Smart (1844-1930), Portugal-born British missionary and temperance worker Eli.
What are the origins of the name Clifton Smart?
The name Clifton Smart combines two different traditions: the first name Clifton has English roots, while the surname Smart originates from Scottish.
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