Boy · #3,799 in 2026

Jeffries

Jeffries is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Jeffries, American actor Ben Jeffries, Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries, former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries, American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries, Canadian cross-country skier Clarence…

Current Rank
#3,799
Peak Rank
#3,734 (1952)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1952
First Year
1953
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#3734
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jeffries

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jeffries is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Jeffries, American actor Ben Jeffries, Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries, former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries, American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries, Canadian cross-country skier Clarence…

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The Story of Jeffries

Jeffries first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 5 Jeffriess were born — ranking #3,734 that year. As of 2026, Jeffries ranks #3,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Jeffriess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jeffries

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffries

What does the name Jeffries mean?
Jeffries is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Jeffries, American actor Ben Jeffries, Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries, former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries, American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries, Canadian cross-country skier Clarence…
How popular is Jeffries in 2026?
In 2026, Jeffries ranks #3,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jeffries most popular?
Jeffries reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,734 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jeffries a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jeffries is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jeffries?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeffries include Alywin, Devereaux, Dian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jeffries

Jeffries is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Jeffries's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,734. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeffries'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.