Boy · #8,889 in 2026

Jefferey

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

Current Rank

#8,889

Peak Rank

#665 (1969)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

2019

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#665

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jefferey

Jefferey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1943, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 141 Jeffereys were born — ranking #665 that year. As of 2026, Jefferey ranks #8,889 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 4K Jeffereys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jefferey

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferey

What does the name Jefferey mean?

Jefferey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jefferey in 2026?

In 2026, Jefferey ranks #8,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Jefferey most popular?

Jefferey reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #665 that year with 141 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jefferey most popular?

Jefferey has historically been most popular in Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jefferey.

Is Jefferey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jefferey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jefferey include Cassidy, Dakari, Azrael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jefferey

Jefferey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Jefferey's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #665. Use the chart and map above to compare Jefferey'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.