Shaffer
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYF-er ]
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Shaffer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 43 babies have been named Shaffer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaffer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,877 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,877
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shaffer
Shaffer is a boy name .
Shaffer is currently ranked #39,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaffer include Sha, Shaf, Shafy, Shafie, Fer, Fery, Ferie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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