How Many People Are Named Biff?

Complete statistics for the name Biff: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Biff
Very Rare
American English

Biff is a very rare name, barely making it into the top 200,000 globally. Only 1 in 1,683,378 Americans carries it. Most are over 60, with the peak year being 1956.

~196
Living in US
1 in 1,683,378
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

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Meaning
A nickname or informal name, often short for something like Beauford or used on its own as a casual American name.
🌐
Origin
American English
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Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Bold Straightforward
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, energetic, and drawn to change and new experiences.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,409
Worldwide Bearers
#208,134
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,292
🇨🇦 Canada
43
🇬🇧 England
28
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇬🇧 Scotland
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇩🇪 Germany
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
196 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
68
Would be 30–60 (27%)
186
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 254 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Biff Through the Generations

Biff has a storied history, with only 196 people alive today out of 254 total births across all time. This stark difference highlights the rarity of the name. The peak year for Biffs was 1956, when 26 babies were born, indicating a brief but notable surge in popularity. Today, the majority of Biffs are over 60, suggesting a strong generational link. Despite the stable trend, the name remains predominantly associated with older generations, making it a classic yet modern choice that resonates with a particular era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Biff

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Biff's American English roots

📄 About the Name Biff

How Many People Have the Name Biff?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 196 people in the United States currently share the name Biff. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,683,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Biff a Common or Rare Name?

Biff is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Biff Mean?

Biff means "A nickname or informal name, often short for something like Beauford or used on its own as a casual American name." and comes from American English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Biff in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Biff Most Popular?

The name Biff reached peak popularity in 1956, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Biff?

Approximately 196 people named Biff live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 254. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,683,378 Americans.

Is Biff a rare name?

Biff is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,683,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Biff mean?

Biff means "A nickname or informal name, often short for something like Beauford or used on its own as a casual American name." and comes from American English origins.

Is Biff more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Biff are male and 0% are female.

When was Biff most popular?

Biff peaked in 1956 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US196
All-Time Births254
1 in X1 in 1,683,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1956
World Rank#208,134
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.