Boy · 819th of 10,718
Jefferey
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
3,973
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1969
Peak Popularity Year
141
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Jefferey stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Jefferey is an Old French name that has roots in Germanic elements meaning 'divine peace'. It evolved from Geoffroi to Geoffrey and then to Jeffrey and Jefferey. The name reflects traits of warmth and familiarity, with no biblical relevance. It rose to prominence during the Norman Conquest and has notable figures associated with it.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛfəri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Jefferey is derived from the Old French name 'Geoffroi', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'god' meaning 'god' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'.
Meaning
Divine peace
Language Evolution
Geoffroi, Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jefferey
Historical Usage
Jefferey gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming a common name among the nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jeff, Jef
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Jefferey is viewed as a classic name that has a sense of warmth and familiarity, though it has seen a decline in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Jeffrey Archer, Jeffrey Eugenides, Jeffery Deaver
Trend Analysis
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Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 141 peak births in 1969
Geographic Spread
Popular across 22 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 21 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 6 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6316th of 6773 | 8 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 965th of 7552 | 1,138 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 819th of 10718 | 1,580 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1399th of 16616 | 963 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5133rd of 24088 | 251 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14070th of 23106 | 33 |