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Rifton

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Pronounced RIF-tun /ˈrɪf.tən/Medium

Meaning: A place-name and surname (as in the New York hamlet of Rifton), with the Old English -ton ('settlement; town') ending. As a first name it reads surname-style; the first element and route are uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Rifton carries the -ton ('settlement') ending (said 'RIF-tun'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA place-name and surname (as in the New York hamlet of Rifton), with the Old English -ton ('settlement; town') ending. As a first name it reads surname-style; the first element and route are uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12002 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Rifton is a place-name and surname with the -ton ('settlement') ending. As a given name it reads crisp and surname-style; the first element and route are uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'RIF-tun').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Rifton is a place name (a New York hamlet) with the Old English -ton ('settlement') ending; as a first name it reads surname-style, though its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'RIF-tun').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Rifton — place/surname with -ton; route uncertain

Variations

RifftonRyftonRifden

Nicknames

RifTon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rifton mean?

Rifton is a place/surname with the -ton ('settlement') ending; its first element and route are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rifton?

It's said RIF-tun /ˈrɪf.tən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rifton a boy or girl name?

Rifton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rifton?

Rifton is a rare name in the U.S.