Taff

Boy name

taf /tæf/

At a glance

In short: Taff is a distinctive Welsh name for boys, carrying a sense of individuality and strength.
U.S. rank 2025: Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1973 (#5,101)
Babies in 1973: 5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak: #3,231 in 1967
First recorded: 1955

Meaning of Taff

Taff is a unique and distinctive name for boys with Welsh origins. The name Taffy is also a variation of Taff. Although not extremely common, the name Taff has been given to several newborn boys in the United States over the years. In 1973, it was recorded that 5 baby boys were named Taff, ranking at number 5099 in popularity for that year. While the origins of this name may be specific to Wales, its usage is not limited to any particular culture or region. Taff carries a sense of individuality and strength, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Taff

English

Pronounced taf /tæf/

Popularity of Taff in the U.S.

Taff was last recorded in the U.S. in 1973, ranked #5,101 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,231 in 1967. It first appears in the records in 1955.

Bar and line chart: Taff in the U.S., 1955–1973. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1967 and 5 in 1973. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,231 in 1967, #5,101 in 1973. — Boys named Taff (left scale)
Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1955–1973. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG

Year-by-year table, 1955⁠–⁠1973 5 rows

Taff: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
Year	Babies	Rank	vs previous year
1973	5	5,101	back (not recorded in 1971–1972)
1970	6	4,230	▲ 174
1969	5	4,404	back (not recorded in 1968)
1967	7	3,231	back (not recorded in 1956–1966)
1955	5	3,886	new

Notable people named Taff

Taff Rahman — Taffazul Islam Rahman is an English football manager who grew up in Camden, London.