Taffi
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 43 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Taffi peaked during the Gen X years, when 10 babies received this name in a single year (1971). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Taffi has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Taffi is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taffi is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Taffie or Taffy, derived from the Welsh name Dafydd, the Welsh form of David, meaning 'beloved' — though as a feminine nickname form, it carries a sweeter, more playful character.
Taffy as a nickname was associated with Welsh identity in Britain for centuries, and the feminized form Taffi appears in American records as a standalone given name. It has the carefree, candy-sweet quality of a name like Buffy or Bambi — distinctly mid-century American in flavor, built for nicknames and warmth.
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Phonetically, Taffi 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 Welsh naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Welsh names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Taffi’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taffi has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1962.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 | #8230 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 16 | #7474 | — |
The Story of Taffi
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1971, Taffi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Taffi are most likely born between 1962 and 1975.
How rare is Taffi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taffi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1962, peaked in the 1970s with 27 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1962–1975)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | #10398 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7577 |
| 1972 | 5 | #9462 |
| 1971 | 10 | #5482 |
| 1969 | 5 | #8532 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7405 |
| 1962 | 6 | #6486 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–1975