Shaffer

Boy name

Shaffer has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 2002.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2002 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaffer.

43 babies since 1919

43 babies since 1922

43 babies since 1930

43 babies since 1977

43 babies since 1982

43 babies since 1983

43 babies since 1985

43 babies since 1988

How popular is the name Shaffer?

Shaffer has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaffer peak?

Shaffer peaked in 2002, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Shaffer a girl or boy name?

Shaffer is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shaffer are boys).

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