Duffie
Primarily a boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 34 recorded births. Also given to 6 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Duffie is a one-syllable boy's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 34 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Duffie is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Duffie is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Duffy, from the Irish Gaelic Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning 'descendant of Dubhthach' — a name meaning 'dark' or 'black.' Duffy has long been an Irish and Scottish surname used occasionally as a given name.
Informal and warm, Duffie has the feel of a beloved family nickname made official — carrying Irish heritage with a lightness that makes it charming rather than heavy.
EtymologyShow more
Duffie is cataloged under the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition. Names from the Scottish Gaelic tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Duffie has been recorded as a boy's name since 1913, with 34 total births. Browse the Scottish Gaelic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Duffie has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | #3448 | — |
| 1930s | 6 | #3497 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 7 | #3581 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 15 | #2842 | — |
The Story of Duffie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Duffie is a name steeped in history. Boys named Duffie are most likely born between 1913 and 1928.
How rare is Duffie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Duffie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1910s with 15 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1913–1951)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | #3448 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3497 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3581 |
| 1918 | 10 | #2743 |
| 1913 | 5 | #2940 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Duffie as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Duffie has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 6 births since 1916.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1951