Jeffrey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jeffrey is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jeffrey?
Jeffrey is spelled J-E-F-F-R-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Jeffrey at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- 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
- JEFF-ree · 2 syllables
Jeffrey Popularity in 2025
Rank#552
Recorded Births544
- Boys usage fell 32 places to #552 and recorded 44 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 Jeffrey Mean?
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.”
How Do You Pronounce Jeffrey?
PronunciationJEFF-ree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jeffrey?
- History
- The name Jeffrey has been used in English-speaking countries for several centuries and has been borne by various notable figures.
Jeffrey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National 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 |
When Was Jeffrey 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.
1962 · Boys
33,537 recorded births
National rank #10
1961 · Boys
32,029 recorded births
National rank #11
1963 · Boys
31,701 recorded births
National rank #10
1964 · Boys
30,728 recorded births
National 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.
Top States 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 |