Taffie
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 118 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Taffie hit its peak of 13 births in 1974, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Taffie reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Taffie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taffie is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Taffey or Taffy, a nickname for Dafydd (the Welsh form of David, meaning 'beloved'). In Welsh tradition, Taffy became an informal name for all Welsh people, and Taffie carries a warm, cozy Welsh character.
EtymologyShow more
Taffie is built from 6 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Welsh naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Taffie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taffie has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1953.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 | #7889 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 31 | #6647 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 41 | #5594 | — |
The Story of Taffie
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1974, Taffie is a Gen X staple. Girls named Taffie are most likely born between 1964 and 1979.
How rare is Taffie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taffie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1953, peaked in the 1970s with 46 births that decade.
Taffie by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1953–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 | #11739 |
| 1977 | 8 | #7474 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7861 |
| 1974 | 13 | #4686 |
| 1973 | 6 | #8294 |
| 1971 | 7 | #7280 |
| 1969 | 6 | #7366 |
| 1966 | 8 | #5223 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6446 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6685 |
| 1963 | 5 | #7517 |
| 1959 | 6 | #6151 |
| 1958 | 8 | #4850 |
| 1957 | 5 | #6911 |
| 1956 | 10 | #4135 |
| 1954 | 7 | #5097 |
| 1953 | 5 | #6419 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1953–1979