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Duffy

Pronunciation
[Du-ffy]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Surname.
Origin
Irish
The name Duffy means "dark skinned". Their original homeland was Monaghan, where their surname is still the most common.

Duffy Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 627 baby boys have been named Duffy. The name peaked in 1969 with 22 US births that year (rank #1776).

Top States for Duffy

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Duffy births are: California (5).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Duffy

If you like Duffy's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with D

Names with Duffy's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.

Quick Facts About Duffy

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
220
5-letter D-names in our dictionary
618
D-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Duffy against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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