Buffi

A girl's name of Italian origin with 194 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

plural of buffo

Buffi is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, a variant of Buffy, possibly connected to the Italian buffo (funny, comic) or as an American nickname form of Elizabeth or Barbara.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer brought this name's sound to enormous pop-culture prominence in the 1990s. Buffi's double-i ending gives the bubbly name a slightly more exotic look while maintaining its playful, energetic character.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Buffi belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Italian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Italian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Buffi’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

194

Total births

Since 1967

1975

Peak

22 births

1967

First recorded

15 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Buffi has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.

First appeared: 1967Peak: 1975 (22 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Buffi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	5	#10609	▼
1970s	151	#4471	▲
1960s	38	#3992	—

The Story of Buffi

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1975, Buffi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Buffi are most likely born between 1967 and 1981.

How rare is Buffi?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Buffi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1970s with 151 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Buffi by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 1967–1981)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Buffi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1981	5	#10609	-4 (-44.4%)
1979	9	#6759	-2 (-18.2%)
1978	11	#5605	+1 (10.0%)
1977	10	#5937	-8 (-44.4%)
1976	18	#3697	-4 (-18.2%)
1975	22	#3169	+8 (57.1%)
1974	14	#4249	-3 (-17.6%)
1973	17	#3653	+7 (70.0%)
1972	10	#5143	-11 (-52.4%)
1971	21	#3178	+2 (10.5%)
1970	19	#3321	+5 (35.7%)
1969	14	#3799	+5 (55.6%)
1968	9	#4815	-6 (-40.0%)
1967	15	#3361	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffi a boy's or girl's name?

Buffi is primarily a girl's name.

When was Buffi most popular?

Buffi reached its peak popularity in 1975 with 22 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Buffi?

Buffi is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 194 babies in the U.S. since 1967. Its peak was in 1975.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–1981