Jefferson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jefferson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jefferson?
Jefferson is spelled J-E-F-F-E-R-S-O-N. The name has 9 letters.
Jefferson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Son of Jeffrey.
- Origin
- Jefferson is an English patronymic surname meaning “son of Jeffrey.”
- Pronunciation
- JEF-er-suhn · 3 syllables
Jefferson Popularity in 2025
Rank#829
Recorded Births298
- Boys usage fell 119 places to #829 and recorded 77 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jefferson Mean?
Son of Jeffrey.
Origin: Jefferson is an English patronymic surname meaning “son of Jeffrey.”
How Do You Pronounce Jefferson?
PronunciationJEF-er-suhn
Syllables3
Jefferson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 298 | #829 |
| 2024 | Boys | 375 | #710 |
| 2023 | Boys | 339 | #762 |
| 2022 | Boys | 332 | #760 |
| 2021 | Boys | 357 | #723 |
| 2020 | Boys | 357 | #706 |
| 2019 | Boys | 326 | #739 |
| 2018 | Boys | 364 | #681 |
| 2017 | Boys | 353 | #698 |
| 2016 | Boys | 432 | #620 |
| 2015 | Boys | 378 | #672 |
| 2014 | Boys | 439 | #609 |
| 2013 | Boys | 414 | #610 |
| 2012 | Boys | 394 | #617 |
| 2011 | Boys | 326 | #703 |
| 2010 | Boys | 363 | #662 |
| 2009 | Boys | 444 | #588 |
| 2008 | Boys | 419 | #599 |
| 2007 | Boys | 417 | #602 |
| 2006 | Boys | 359 | #645 |
| 2005 | Boys | 348 | #628 |
| 2004 | Boys | 310 | #656 |
| 2003 | Boys | 249 | #730 |
| 2002 | Boys | 254 | #703 |
When Was Jefferson 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.
2009 · Boys
444 recorded births
National rank #588
2014 · Boys
439 recorded births
National rank #609
2016 · Boys
432 recorded births
National rank #620
2008 · Boys
419 recorded births
National rank #599
Where Jefferson Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| MD | #516 | 9 |
| VA | #563 | 13 |
| GA | #625 | 16 |
| NY | #661 | 22 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| FL | #681 | 23 |
| MA | #690 | 6 |