How popular is the name Buff?

Buff last appeared in U.S. records in 1961.

Buff

BUHF /ˈbʌf/

girl 1 syllable fading

Buff is a very rare name used for both girls and boys that was most common in the 1950s and has all but disappeared.

Buff is predominantly a girl name. It last appears in U.S. records in 1961. Buff first appears in 1952 and peaked in 1955 (15 births).

About the name Buff

PronunciationBUHF /ˈbʌf/

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How popular is Buff?

Girls named Buff

Girls named Buff per year hover for count and girls rank Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, national data 1952–1961 U.S.+territories from SSA territory files (1998–1961)

Boys named Buff

Boys named Buff per year hover for count and boys rank Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, national data 1952–1961 U.S.+territories from SSA territory files (1998–1961)

Buff total popularity by year

Year	U.S. births	U.S. + territories	♀ Rank	♂ Rank
1961	7	—	—	#3,391
1959	5	—	#6,351	—
1958	5	—	—	#4,018
1956	13	—	#5,371	#3,251
1955	22	—	#2,988	#3,230
1954	10	—	#3,743	—
1953	11	—	#5,102	#3,868
1952	5	—	#5,642	—

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