Buffey is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is derived from the family name "Buford," which is of English origin and means "from the fortified hill." The name Buford is believed to have been first brought to America by early settlers, with some records suggesting that it was brought over by the Huguenots, French Protestants who fled France in the 16th century.
The name Buffey is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Buford. It is possible that this nickname was used affectionately for young girls named Buford or perhaps as a term of endearment for someone with the surname Buford.
While not much is known about the history of the name Buffey, it is likely that it has been passed down through generations in some families and has become more commonly associated with females over time. Today, Buffey remains an uncommon name but one that stands out due to its unique sound and origin.
In terms of popularity, Buffey does not appear on any lists of the most popular baby names in the United States or other English-speaking countries. However, it is possible that there are some people named Buffey living around the world today, making this name a rare but interesting find.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Buffey has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States.
The name first appeared in the top 1000 baby names list in 1968 with 9 births that year. It continued to gain traction, reaching its peak popularity in 1972 with 15 births.
However, the trend began to decline after this peak. From 1973 onwards, the number of births decreased annually: 12 in 1973, 9 in both 1974 and 1975, 8 in 1976, and then stabilizing at 6 births per year for both 1977 and 1979.
Despite this decrease, the name Buffey has maintained a consistent presence, with at least one birth recorded annually from 1967 to 1979. Over these years, there were a total of 96 births recorded in the United States for the name Buffey.