Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Jefe

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

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#8,250 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2017

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8250

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jefe

Jefe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 9 Jefes were born — ranking #8,250 that year. As of 2026, Jefe ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Jefes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jefe

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

Jeff
Geoff
Jef
Jiff
Jif
Juf
Jaff
Joffe
Jaf
Jof
Chef
Cheff

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefe

What does the name Jefe mean?

Jefe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jefe in 2026?

In 2026, Jefe ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Jefe most popular?

Jefe reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,250 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Jefe a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jefe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jefe include Church, Denham, Rom. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jefe

Jefe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Jefe's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Jefe'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.