Bufford vs Buff
Side-by-side comparison of Bufford and Buff — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Bufford | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 507 | 47 |
| Peak Year | 1928 | 1955 |
| Peak Year Births | 18 | 15 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Boy | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1912 | 1952 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Bufford | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 62 | — |
| 1920ss | 131 | — |
| 1930ss | 130 | — |
| 1940ss | 112 | — |
| 1950ss | 45 | 47 |
| 1960ss | 27 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1912–1968.