Jef Name Popularity and Statistics
Jef is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jef?
Jef is spelled J-E-F. The name has 3 letters.
Jef Popularity in 1973
Rank#4,505
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 542 places to #4,505 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1972.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jef Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1953 through 1973. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Boys | 6 | #4,505 |
| 1972 | Boys | 7 | #3,963 |
| 1971 | Boys | 9 | #3,370 |
| 1970 | Boys | 5 | #4,724 |
| 1969 | Boys | 6 | #3,935 |
| 1966 | Boys | 8 | #2,986 |
| 1965 | Boys | 8 | #2,982 |
| 1964 | Boys | 7 | #3,282 |
| 1963 | Boys | 15 | #2,115 |
| 1962 | Boys | 7 | #3,305 |
| 1961 | Boys | 8 | #3,097 |
| 1960 | Boys | 12 | #2,423 |
| 1959 | Boys | 7 | #3,290 |
| 1958 | Boys | 5 | #3,944 |
| 1957 | Boys | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1956 | Boys | 9 | #2,798 |
| 1953 | Boys | 5 | #3,798 |
When Was Jef Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1963 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,115
1960 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #2,423
1971 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #3,370
1956 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,798
Where Jef Ranked Highest in 1961
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,055 | 5 |