Duffy
Duffy is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark, swarthy, or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Duffy is a traditional Irish name originating as an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhthaigh, which means 'descendant of Dubhthach' or 'dark-haired one'. Historically a rare given name, it was mostly used in the U.S. during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. Today, it remains extremely uncommon as a formal first name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
627 babies in the United States have been named Duffy since 1880. It ranks #4049 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Duffy was originally a popular Irish surname derived from the ancient Gaelic personal name Dubhthach.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in total have been registered with the given name Duffy in published U.S. birth records since 1880.