Buffie
Every Buffie since 1954 — 869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Buffie
Buffie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1954, 869 American babies have been named Buffie. Its peak came in 1970, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Buffie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Buffie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1985 | 6 | #9,443 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,227 |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,530 |
| 1970 | 92 | #1,214 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Buffie in 2025?
Buffie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Buffie?
869 babies have been named Buffie in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Buffie most popular?
Buffie peaked in 1970, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Buffie a boy or girl name?
Buffie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Buffie rising or falling?
Buffie has been roughly stable over the past decade.