Kaffie
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kaffie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaffie today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaffie births was 1952 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaffie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Kaffie is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Kaffies were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaffie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1952
6 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,393
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Kaffie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaffie from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaffie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaffie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaffie
The name Kaffie originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots traced back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the word "kafir," which means "unbeliever" or "infidel" in Arabic. This name was likely given to individuals who were not adherents of the Islamic faith during the early Islamic conquests and expansions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaffie can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. These texts often referred to non-Muslim populations living within the territories conquered by Muslim armies as "kuffar" (plural of kafir), which may have led to the adoption of the name Kaffie.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kaffie. One such person was Kaffie al-Andalusi, a renowned philosopher and mathematician from the 10th century who lived in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another historical figure with the name Kaffie was Kaffie ibn Abi Bakr, a military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and the subsequent establishment of the Emirate of Cordoba.
In the 12th century, there was a scholar named Kaffie al-Din al-Tusi, who was a prominent figure in the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. He was born in Tus, present-day Iran, and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic scientific thought during the medieval period.
The name Kaffie was also found among the ruling elite of the Ottoman Empire. One notable example was Kaffie Pasha, a grand vizier (chief advisor to the Sultan) who served during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century. He played a pivotal role in the political and military affairs of the Ottoman Empire at the time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kaffie was Kaffie al-Husayni, a Palestinian Arab nationalist and religious leader who lived in the early 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the Palestinian national movement and played a significant role in the conflict with the Zionist movement during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
It is important to note that while the name Kaffie has historical roots and associations, its usage and perception may have evolved over time, and it is advisable to consider the cultural and societal contexts in which it is used today.
People
Kaffie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaffie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaffie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaffie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaffie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kaffie a common name?
We classify Kaffie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaffie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaffie was 1952, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaffie is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaffie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaffie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaffie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaffie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaffie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaffie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kaffie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.