Shaffer
boy nameShaffer entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #4907 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#4907
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5004 |
| 1980s | #5003 |
| 1990s | #8868 |
| 2000s | #8460 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shaffer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shaffer alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaffer in 2025?
- Shaffer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shaffer most popular?
- Shaffer peaked in 1971, reaching #4907 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shaffer with classmates?
- Shaffer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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