Taffany
A girl's name of Greek origin with 219 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 219 Americans have ever been named Taffany. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and peaked modestly at 24 births in 1988 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Taffany is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taffany is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a creative spelling variant of Tiffany, from the Greek Theophania meaning "manifestation of God" or "Epiphany." Tiffany surged in popularity in the 1980s through associations with the luxury jewelry brand and the film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
The Taffany spelling gives the glamorous classic a distinctive, slightly unusual visual identity. It carries all of Tiffany's sparkling associations and divine etymological meaning in a form that stands apart from the more common spelling.
EtymologyShow more
Taffany first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1967. Arriving in the 1960s, Taffany appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taffany has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 | #13986 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 110 | #6453 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 66 | #7122 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 13 | #6618 | — |
The Story of Taffany
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Taffany is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Taffany are most likely born between 1978 and 1994.
How rare is Taffany?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taffany 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 1980s with 110 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Taffany by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1967–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | #15493 |
| 1993 | 5 | #15517 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15328 |
| 1991 | 5 | #15165 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8426 |
| 1989 | 11 | #7396 |
| 1988 | 24 | #3878 |
| 1987 | 14 | #5583 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6907 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7343 |
| 1983 | 13 | #5416 |
| 1982 | 12 | #5865 |
| 1981 | 7 | #8963 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6727 |
| 1979 | 6 | #10053 |
| 1978 | 9 | #6880 |
| 1976 | 12 | #5160 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7066 |
| 1974 | 10 | #5722 |
| 1972 | 6 | #8137 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–1994