How Many People Are Named Taffy?
Complete statistics for the name Taffy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taffy is a very rare female name, with only 768 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 429,757 Americans. The majority of those named Taffy are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 875 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taffy Through the Generations
Taffy has seen its peak popularity in 1962 when 47 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has remained stable, with a current average age of 61 years. Of the 768 people named Taffy alive today, 467 are over 60, while 408 are between 30 and 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taffy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taffy
How Many People Have the Name Taffy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 768 people in the United States currently share the name Taffy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 429,757 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taffy a Common or Rare Name?
Taffy 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 Taffy Mean?
Taffy means "creative variant of Taffy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taffy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Taffy Most Popular?
The name Taffy reached peak popularity in 1962, with 47 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 Taffy?
Approximately 768 people named Taffy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 875. That works out to roughly 1 in 429,757 Americans.
Is Taffy a rare name?
Taffy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 429,757 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taffy mean?
Taffy means "creative variant of Taffy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taffy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taffy are male and 100% are female.
When was Taffy most popular?
Taffy peaked in 1962 with 47 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.