Geoff
Geoff is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledge of peace or territory.
Origin and history
Geoff is a short form of Geoffrey or Jeffrey, originating from Germanic roots meaning peace or territory. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became a traditional English given name. In the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,549 babies in the United States have been named Geoff since 1880. It ranks #3197 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.9 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- OH (3 %)
- WA (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 224 |
| 1960-1970 | 493 |
| 1970-1980 | 445 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 14 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Geoff
- Geoff Tate: Singer, Musician
- Geoff Ramsey: Producer, Voice Actor
- Geoff Bodine: Race Car Driver
Fun facts
- Geoff originated as a hypocorism for Geoffrey, an Anglo-Norman name brought to England after the 1066 Conquest.
- While pronounced identical to Jeff, the Geoff spelling retains the medieval Norman French 'eo' vowel combination.