Clifton Strain

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifton Strain — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifton Strain 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 Strain: Christina Strain (born 1981), comic book colorist Isaac Strain (1821–1857), American/Canadian explorer John Paul Strain (born 1955), American illustrator and artist Julie Strain (1962–2021), American actress and model and musician Michael G. Strain (born 1958), Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in the U.S. state of Louisiana Rob Strain, NASA Goddard Center director Ted Strain (1917–1999), American basketball player Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (1890–1968), born Malcolm Strain, American writer Dana Plato (1964–1999), born Dana Michelle Strain, American actress 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: Strain

English

Christina Strain (born 1981), comic book colorist Isaac Strain (1821–1857), American/Canadian explorer John Paul Strain (born 1955), American illustrator and artist Julie Strain (1962–2021), American actress and model and musician Michael G. Strain (born 1958), Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in the U.S. state of Louisiana Rob Strain, NASA Goddard Center director Ted Strain (1917–1999), American basketball player Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (1890–1968), born Malcolm Strain, American writer Dana Plato (1964–1999), born Dana Michelle Strain, American actress

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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 Strain

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 Strain:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Strain?
The surname Strain originates from English. Christina Strain (born 1981), comic book colorist Isaac Strain (1821–1857), American/Canadian explorer John Paul Strain (born 1955), American illustrator and artist Julie Strain (1962–2021), American actress and model and musician Michael G. Strain (born 1958), Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in the U.S. state of Louisiana Rob Strain, NASA Goddard Center director Ted Strain (1917–1999), American basketball player Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (1890–1968), born Malcolm Strain, American writer Dana Plato (1964–1999), born Dana Michelle Strain, American actress
How common is the surname Strain?
The surname Strain is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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