Jeffrie
Jeffrie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledge of peace or divine peace.
Origin and history
Jeffrie is a masculine spelling variant of Jeffrey, which derives from Germanic roots meaning divine peace or pledge. While Jeffrey gained immense popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century, the Jeffrie spelling remained a rare choice in the United States. Today, it is rarely given to newborn boys, making it a distinctive alternative to its traditional counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
934 babies in the United States have been named Jeffrie since 1880. It ranks #3745 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IN (40 %)
- CA (20 %)
- MI (20 %)
- NC (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 207 |
| 1960-1970 | 256 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy
Fun facts
- Jeffrie is an uncommon variant of Jeffrey, which itself developed from Norman French variants of Germanic names.
- The spelling Jeffrie saw its highest relative usage in the mid-20th century before dropping off in recent decades.