Pledged to God
Buffy originated as a playful diminutive of Elizabeth. While Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin meaning 'pledged to God,' Buffy became a distinct, standalone nickname in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. It is now most famously associated with pop culture iconography.
Less common today
Buffy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,675 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular vampire slayer and protagonist · Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Oscar-winning Indigenous Canadian-American singer-songwriter
Olympic rower for Canada
British actress known for The Archers
