Buffy

Buffy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Buffy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Buffy

Buffy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Buffy first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #529 in 1972, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 3,306 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Buffy in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#529 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Buffy in 2024
6
Total since 1880
3,306

Buffy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#3696 in 2024
Babies named Buffy in 2024
6
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Buffy mean?

The meaning of Buffy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Buffy a boy or girl name?

Buffy is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Buffy?

Buffy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Buffy?

Buffy first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #529 in 1972, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].