Jefferey
Jefferey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledges of peace, divine territory, or peaceful traveler.
Origin and history
Jefferey is a spelling variant of Jeffrey, derived from a Germanic name meaning 'pledge of peace' or 'divine territory'. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century before declining in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,973 babies in the United States have been named Jefferey since 1880. It ranks #2012 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- IL (8 %)
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 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 541 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,118 |
| 1970-1980 | 925 |
| 1980-1990 | 733 |
| 1990-2000 | 378 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy
Fun facts
- Jefferey contains an extra middle 'e' compared to the standard English spelling Jeffrey.
- The majority of American boys given this specific spelling were born between the 1950s and 1980s.