Luffy
A boy's name with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Luffy hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2016, with 56 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #7067, Luffy is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Luffy ranks #7067 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Luffy is a boy's baby name that surged in recognition due to pop culture influence, most famously as the name of Monkey D. Luffy, the rubber-powered protagonist of the iconic manga and anime series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda.
While not a traditional given name, Luffy has been embraced by parents who are fans of the series, drawn to its energetic sound and the character's legendary traits of courage, loyalty, and relentless determination.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Luffy's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Luffy follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Luffy's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Luffy has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | #9477 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | #11896 | — |
The Story of Luffy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Luffy is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Luffy are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Luffy?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Luffy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 44 births that decade.
Luffy by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #7067 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7132 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9517 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10367 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13301 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10359 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13432 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024