Duffy
Pronunciation: [ d-UHF-ee ]
Duffy is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,003 in the US, popular nicknames include Duf, Duy, and Dufie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Duffy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 16 babies have been named Duffy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duffy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,003 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,003
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Duffy is also used as a boy name, ranked #33968.
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About the Name Duffy
Duffy is a girl name .
Is Duffy a boy or girl name? Duffy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,003 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,968. Duffy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Duffy is currently ranked #36,003 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duffy include Duf, Duy, and Dufie. 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis