Total births
194
Girls' name · since 1967
Buffi
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 194 babies named Buffi, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 194
- total births
- 1967–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Buffi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 194 recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Buffi recorded 194 times among girls since 1967, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 1981.
- 194 total births
- 1967–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
194 girls have been named Buffi since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 194
- total births
- 1967–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Buffi was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
22 babies were named Buffi in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Buffi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Buffi splits its recorded history at 1974: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Buffi at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Buffi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1981
- Peak year (1975)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Buffi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Buffi's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Buffi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s
1970s
151 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 151 births (78% of all-time use).
Buffi by state
Where Buffi concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.6% |
California share of Buffi's total US births 2.6%
5 of 194 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Buffi? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 194 babies named Buffi. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 22 births.
When was Buffi most popular? ▼
Buffi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Buffi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Buffi are California (5 births).
How long has the name Buffi been used? ▼
Records for Buffi go back to 1967, giving 15 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Buffi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Buffy, Buffie, Buford, Buffey, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Buffi's data
- Buffi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Buffis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Buffi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Buffi: Baby Name Since 1967 - 194 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/buffi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Buffi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.