Taffy
Pronunciation: [ t-AF-ee ]
Taffy is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,738 in the US, popular nicknames include Taf, Tay, and Tafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Taffy is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AF-ee.
Parents who love the name Taffy often also consider Christiane, Aren, Carin .
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Historical Record
Taffy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 813 babies have been named Taffy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taffy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,738 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,738
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Taffy
Taffy is a girl name .
Taffy is currently ranked #36,738 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taffy include Taf, Tay, and Tafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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