Jeffie
Jeffie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledge of peace or god's peace (via Jeffrey).
Origin and history
Jeffie is a classic English diminutive, historically derived as a pet form of Jeffrey or Jefferson. Although predominantly given as a masculine name in late 19th- and early 20th-century America, its modern usage in the United States is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
677 babies in the United States have been named Jeffie since 1880. It ranks #3999 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (56 %)
- MS (24 %)
- TX (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 94 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jeffie originated as a familiar pet form for names like Jeffrey or Jefferson.
- Most historical uses of Jeffie as an official given name in the U.S. date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.