Jefrey
Jefrey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledge of peace or divine peace.
Origin and history
Jefrey is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, derived from Germanic roots meaning divine peace or pledge of peace. Brought to England by the Normans, it became a classic masculine name throughout the English-speaking world. In the United States, this specific spelling is relatively rare compared to the standard Jeffrey or Geoffrey.
Popularity in the United States
767 babies in the United States have been named Jefrey since 1880. It ranks #3909 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.5 %)
- NY (41.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 22 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy
Fun facts
- Jefrey is an alternative spelling of Jeffrey, which originated from the Old French name Geoffroi.
- While Jeffrey was extremely popular in the late 20th century, the single-'f' spelling Jefrey remained uncommon.