Jeffry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jeffry has its roots in Old French, derived from 'Geoffroi', which means 'God's peace'. It evolved through various forms including Geoffrey and Jeffrey before becoming Jeffry. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and approachability. There is no significant biblical relevance.
The name Jeffry is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jeffry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jeffry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1345th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 370th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 489th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 927th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2147th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4034th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Jeffry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeffry"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛf.ri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Jeffry is derived from the Old French name 'Geoffroi', which is composed of the elements 'geoff' meaning 'God' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'.
Meaning
God's peace
Language Evolution
Geoffroi, Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jeffry
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jeff
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Jeffry is seen as a classic name, often associated with friendliness and approachability.
Famous People
Jeffry Dahmer, Jeffry Picower, Jeffry Kurland
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeffry"
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 of "Jeffry"
"Jeffry" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1345th of 6773 | 468 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 370th of 7552 | 7,462 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 489th of 10718 | 4,371 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 927th of 16616 | 1,858 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2147th of 24088 | 901 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4034th of 23106 | 312 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeffry" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 783rd/783 |
100.00% 663rd/663 |
- |
100.00% 742nd/742 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 264th/264 |
100.00% 346th/346 |
100.00% 591st/591 |
100.00% 353rd/353 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 356th/356 |
100.00% 555th/555 |
100.00% 610th/610 |
100.00% 480th/480 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 940th/940 |
100.00% 835th/835 |
100.00% 1105th/1105 |
100.00% 913th/913 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 2901st/2901 |
100.00% 1516th/1516 |
100.00% 2074th/2074 |
100.00% 2159th/2159 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 3318th/3318 |
100.00% 3285th/3285 |
100.00% 3825th/3825 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeffry" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeffry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeffry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.