Jeffory
Jeffory is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
God's peace or pledge of peace.
Origin and history
Jeffory is an alternative spelling of Jeffrey, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'divine peace' or 'pledge of peace'. It was used moderately in the late 20th century in the United States as an uncommon phonetic variant of the traditional name. Today, it is extremely rare among newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,166 babies in the United States have been named Jeffory since 1880. It ranks #3528 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.5 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
- OH (11.7 %)
- WI (10.6 %)
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 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 449 |
| 1970-1980 | 200 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy
Fun facts
- Jeffory emerged as an uncommon phonetic variant of Jeffrey, which gained popularity mid-century.