Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Duffy

Name: Popularity of the name Duffy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Duffy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#1,767 (1969)

Total Babies

627

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1970

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#7068

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duffy

Duffy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 22 Duffys were born — ranking #1,767 that year. As of 2026, Duffy ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 627 Duffys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Duffy

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

Duffey
Duffie
Dufy
Duffee
Dufay
Defi
Diffee
Daffy
Dufault
Toughie
Toughy
Defy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duffy

What does the name Duffy mean?

Duffy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duffy in 2026?

In 2026, Duffy ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Duffy most popular?

Duffy reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #1,767 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Duffy most popular?

Duffy has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Duffy.

Is Duffy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Duffy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Duffy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duffy include Herchel, Morley, Mcdonald. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duffy

Duffy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 627 births in the dataset. Duffy's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #1,767. Use the chart and map above to compare Duffy'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.