Total births
343
Girls' name · since 1885
Cliffie
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 343 babies named Cliffie, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 343
- total births
- 1885–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Cliffie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 343 recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cliffie has been recorded 343 times among girls since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1954.
- 343 total births
- 1885–1954 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
343 girls have been named Cliffie since 1885, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1954.
- 343
- total births
- 1885–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Cliffie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
15 babies were named Cliffie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Cliffie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cliffie splits its recorded history at 1919: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cliffie at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Cliffie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1954
- Peak year (1916)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Cliffie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Cliffie's strongest decade.
98 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Cliffie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s
1890s
41 births
- 1900s
1900s
44 births
- 1910s
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
77 births
- 1930s
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 98 births (29% of all-time use).
Cliffie by state
Where Cliffie concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cliffie? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 343 babies named Cliffie. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 15 births.
When was Cliffie most popular? ▼
Cliffie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 98 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Cliffie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cliffie are Alabama (7 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Cliffie been used? ▼
Records for Cliffie go back to 1885, giving 70 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Cliffie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clifford, Clio, Climmie, Clinton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cliffie's data
- Cliffie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (98 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Cliffies (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cliffie
Nearby Names Like Cliffie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cliffie
Clifford Girl
2,019 births
Clio Girl
#5979 856 births
Climmie Girl
461 births
Clinton Girl
438 births
Clifton Girl
436 births
Compare Cliffie side by side: Cliffie vs Clifford Cliffie vs Clio Cliffie vs Climmie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cliffie: Baby Name Since 1885 - 343 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cliffie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cliffie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.