boy's name
Shaffer
SHAF-er (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 43
Shaffer is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shaffer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shaffer?
In 2011, Shaffer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shaffer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaffer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaffer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaffer
- English SHAF-er
Sibling Names for Shaffer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaffer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaffer
How popular is the name Shaffer?
In 2011, Shaffer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shaffer a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaffer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaffer?
Shaffer has 2 syllables.
When was Shaffer most popular?
Shaffer peaked in 2002, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.