Jeffry
Jeffry is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledge of peace or territory of peace.
Origin and history
Jeffry is a spelling variant of Jeffrey, which derives from Germanic roots usually interpreted as 'pledge of peace' or 'god's peace'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became a staple masculine name over the centuries. In the United States, Jeffry enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a recognizable alternative spelling today.
Popularity in the United States
15,400 babies in the United States have been named Jeffry since 1880. It ranks #956 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,053 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,461 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,311 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,233 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,381 |
| 1990-2000 | 856 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Jeffry
- Jeffry Picower: Investor, Philanthropist
Nicknames
Jeff
Fun facts
- Jeffry is a less common modern spelling variation of Jeffrey and Geoffrey.
- The original Germanic elements were blended into Old French before being introduced to England during the Norman Conquest.