Jeffrey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jeffrey is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Jeffrey meaning and origin
Derived from the Old Germanic elements “gēr” or “gēra”, meaning “pledge” or “declaration”, and “frid”, meaning “peace.”
Origin: Jeffrey may derive from Old Germanic names such as Gottfried or Godefrid, which combine elements meaning “pledge” and “peace.”
Pronunciation
Pronunciation: JEFF-ree
Syllables: 2
History of the name
- History
- The name Jeffrey has been used in English-speaking countries for several centuries and has been borne by various notable figures.
Names connected to Jeffrey
Jeffrey popularity by year
| Year | Usage category | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 544 | #552 |
| 2024 | Boys | 588 | #520 |
| 2023 | Boys | 622 | #485 |
| 2022 | Boys | 681 | #452 |
| 2021 | Boys | 727 | #424 |
| 2020 | Boys | 794 | #386 |
| 2019 | Boys | 881 | #364 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,016 | #329 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,056 | #324 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,173 | #301 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,261 | #290 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,380 | #266 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,406 | #256 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,508 | #240 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,440 | #246 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,625 | #221 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,719 | #216 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,998 | #198 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,131 | #191 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,267 | #180 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,425 | #171 |
| 2004 | Girls | 12 | #8,716 |
| 2004 | Boys | 2,723 | #149 |
Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.
Peak recorded years
These are the years with the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category, ordered from the largest total downward.
1962 · Boys
33,537 recorded births and rank #10.
1961 · Boys
32,029 recorded births and rank #11.
1963 · Boys
31,701 recorded births and rank #10.
1964 · Boys
30,728 recorded births and rank #10.
Where Jeffrey 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.
Highest state rankings for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #344 | 24 |
| MO | #346 | 18 |
| OH | #363 | 30 |
| KY | #375 | 13 |
| MA | #378 | 13 |
| IA | #399 | 8 |
| AL | #400 | 13 |
| MI | #409 | 21 |