Boy · #3,536 in 2026

Geff

Name: Popularity of the name Geff in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Geff, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,536

Peak Rank

#3,032 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1966

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#3032

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Geff

Geff first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1958, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 8 Geffs were born — ranking #3,032 that year. As of 2026, Geff ranks #3,536 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Geffs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Geff

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geff is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gif
Guff
Giff
Guf
Gfe
Goof
Gaff
Gaffe
Gof
Goff
Gough
Gaf

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Geff

What does the name Geff mean?

Geff is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Geff in 2026?

In 2026, Geff ranks #3,536 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Geff most popular?

Geff reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #3,032 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Geff a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Geff is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Geff?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geff include Bern, Myra, Doreen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geff

Geff is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Geff's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #3,032. Use the chart and map above to compare Geff's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.