Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Territory peace, divine peace, or pledge of peace.
Origin and history
Jeffrey is an English name derived from the Old French name Geffrey, which traces back to Germanic roots. Historically popular in the middle to late 20th century in the United States, it remains a well-known classic name. It is commonly chosen for its traditional and friendly feel.
Popularity in the United States
979,601 babies in the United States have been named Jeffrey since 1880. It ranks #30 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #456.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 147 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 903 |
| 1940-1950 | 34,340 |
| 1950-1960 | 184,668 |
| 1960-1970 | 302,029 |
| 1970-1980 | 202,850 |
| 1980-1990 | 144,789 |
| 1990-2000 | 66,987 |
| 2000-2010 | 25,918 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,746 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,956 |
Famous people named Jeffrey
- Jeffrey Wright: Actor
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Actor
- Jeffrey Bezos: Entrepreneur, Executive
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffery, Jeffy
Fun facts
- The name entered the English language after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
- Jeffrey reached peak popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s.