Holding steady.
Popularity of Buffie since 1954
Babies named Buffie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 221 |
| 1970s | 576 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Buffie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1954, and it saw its peak usage in 1968, though it has never been common enough to rank nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable, with sporadic use over the decades, mostly in the 1960s. Parents attracted to Buffie today may prefer it as a retro nickname-style name that feels light and affectionate. While it lacks a clear etymological origin, it is likely formed as a variant of Buffy, a common diminutive for Elizabeth, which lends it a sense of familiarity. Buffie has not been recorded as a top state name in any year, indicating its rare and scattered usage across the country.
Buffie is most likely an American English coinage or respelling of Buffy, a traditional nickname for Elizabeth. It gained some visibility in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s, as part of a trend toward whimsical and nickname-based given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Buff
Variants: Buffy
Sibling names for Buffie
Names that share Buffie's style, for a brother or sister.
