Duffy
boy nameDuffy entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1767 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1767
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3645 |
| 1920s | #3594 |
| 1930s | #3440 |
| 1940s | #2718 |
| 1950s | #2206 |
| 1960s | #2346 |
| 1970s | #2727 |
| 1980s | #4675 |
| 1990s | #7869 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Duffy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Duffy alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Duffy in 2025?
- Duffy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Duffy most popular?
- Duffy peaked in 1969, reaching #1767 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Duffy with classmates?
- Duffy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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