Duffy
Pronunciation: [ d-UHF-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duffy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 458 babies have been named Duffy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duffy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,968 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,968
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Duffy is also used as a girl name, ranked #36003.
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About the Name Duffy
Duffy is a boy name .
Is Duffy a boy or girl name? Duffy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,968 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,003. Duffy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Duffy is currently ranked #33,968 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duffy include Duf, Duy, Duie, and Dufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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