Girl · #4,865 in 2026

Daffy

Daffy Duck is a cartoon character created by animators Tex Avery and Bob Clampett for Leon Schlesinger Productions. Styled as an anthropomorphic black duck, he has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Current Rank
#4,865
Peak Rank
#4,865 (1962)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1962
First Year
1962
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#4865
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Daffy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Daffy Duck is a cartoon character created by animators Tex Avery and Bob Clampett for Leon Schlesinger Productions. Styled as an anthropomorphic black duck, he has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

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Origin & history
Daffy first appeared in Porky's Duck Hunt , released on April 17, 1937. The cartoon was directed by Tex Avery who, as a lifelong duck hunter , based the cartoon on his hunting experiences at White Rock Lake in Dallas . The lead animator on the cartoon was Bob Clampett who was equally responsible for Daffy's creation. As Clampett recalled in a 1970 interview with Milton Gray and Michael Barrier : {{cite web |last1=Barrier |first1=Michael |title=FUNNYWORLD REVISITED: An Interview with Bob Clampett |url=http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Funnyworld/Clampett/interview_bob_clampett.htm |website=Michael

The Story of Daffy

Daffy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 8 Daffys were born — ranking #4,865 that year. As of 2026, Daffy ranks #4,865 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Daffys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Daffy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daffy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daffy

What does the name Daffy mean?
Daffy Duck is a cartoon character created by animators Tex Avery and Bob Clampett for Leon Schlesinger Productions. Styled as an anthropomorphic black duck, he has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.
How popular is Daffy in 2026?
In 2026, Daffy ranks #4,865 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Daffy most popular?
Daffy reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #4,865 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Daffy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Daffy is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Daffy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daffy include Claudelle, Juanna, Kolene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Daffy

Daffy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Daffy's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #4,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Daffy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.