girl's name
Taffy
TAF-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 875
Taffy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 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 1962, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1943.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Taffy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 224 |
| 1960s | 273 |
| 1970s | 215 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Taffy?
In 1996, Taffy was given to 6 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 Taffy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Taffy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Taffy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Taffy
- English TAF-ee /ˈtæfi/
Sibling Names for Taffy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Taffy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Taffy
How popular is the name Taffy?
In 1996, Taffy was given to 6 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 Taffy a girl's or a boy's name?
Taffy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Taffy?
Taffy has 2 syllables.
When was Taffy most popular?
Taffy peaked in 1962, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.