Geoffrey Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEFF-ree /ˈdʒɛf.ri/

Origin: Old French; Germanic

Meaning: Old French: God's peace; Germanic: pledge of peace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Geoffrey has its roots in the Old French name "Geoffroi," which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "gawja," meaning "territory," and "frid," meaning "peace." This name was introduced to England by the Normans during the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The transition from "Geoffroi" to "Geoffrey" in English reflects the phonetic adaptations that occurred as the name was assimilated into the English language, influenced by the linguistic shifts of the time.

Historically, the name Geoffrey has been borne by several notable figures, including Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century cleric and historian known for his work "Historia Regum Britanniae," which contributed to the legend of King Arthur. Additionally, Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th-century poet and author of "The Canterbury Tales," further solidified the name's significance in English literature.

The name also appears in various forms in medieval texts and records, indicating its use among the nobility and clergy during the Middle Ages. Culturally, Geoffrey has been associated with themes of peace and territory, reflecting the meanings of its Germanic roots.

The name has often been linked to nobility and scholarship, particularly due to its association with historical figures who contributed to literature and history. Diminutive forms such as "Geoff" have emerged, but the name Geoffrey itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history.

The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its continued recognition in various cultural contexts, from literature to historical accounts.

Famous people named Geoffrey

In this section, you will find notable people named Geoffrey. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Geoffrey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Geoffrey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Geoffrey Rush is an actor best known for Shine, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The King's Speech.

Geoffrey Beene is a fashion designer best known for his eponymous label and contributions to American fashion.

Geoffrey Chaucer is a poet best known for The Canterbury Tales and is often referred to as the Father of English literature.

Geoffrey Holder is an actor and director best known for his work in the film Annie and his role in the 7 Up commercials.

Geoffrey Zakarian is a chef and television personality best known for his appearances on Chopped, The Kitchen, and as a restaurateur.

Fictional characters named Geoffrey

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Geoffrey is a fictional character from the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He is the Banks family's loyal butler who often provides comic relief and wisdom to the household.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Geoffrey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Geoffrey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Geoffrey was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Geoffrey has ranked as high as #355 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Geoffrey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Geoffrey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Geoffrey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Geoffrey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 31 31 0
2024 40 40 0
2023 53 53 0
2022 48 48 0
2021 40 40 0
2020 46 46 0
2019 55 55 0
2018 70 70 0
2017 76 76 0
2016 80 80 0
2015 81 81 0
2014 97 97 0
2013 104 104 0
2012 120 120 0
2011 115 115 0
2010 103 103 0
2009 150 150 0
2008 116 116 0
2007 153 153 0
2006 170 170 0
2005 174 174 0
2004 209 209 0
2003 236 236 0
2002 240 240 0
2001 269 269 0
2000 278 278 0
1999 280 280 0
1998 367 367 0
1997 375 375 0
1996 416 416 0
1995 536 536 0
1994 612 612 0
1993 675 670 5
1992 845 845 0
1991 972 972 0
1990 1,098 1,098 0
1989 1,208 1,208 0
1988 1,238 1,231 7
1987 1,315 1,305 10
1986 1,271 1,263 8
1985 1,330 1,322 8
1984 1,324 1,324 0
1983 1,330 1,320 10
1982 1,299 1,289 10
1981 1,253 1,245 8
1980 1,229 1,222 7
1979 1,271 1,263 8
1978 1,276 1,271 5
1977 1,263 1,263 0
1976 1,306 1,297 9
1975 1,395 1,395 0
1974 1,179 1,179 0
1973 977 977 0
1972 1,060 1,052 8
1971 1,204 1,196 8
1970 1,292 1,286 6
1969 1,145 1,138 7
1968 953 947 6
1967 882 882 0
1966 838 838 0
1965 866 866 0
1964 851 846 5
1963 827 822 5
1962 793 793 0
1961 824 824 0
1960 799 799 0
1959 734 734 0
1958 774 774 0
1957 747 747 0
1956 793 793 0
1955 710 710 0
1954 670 670 0
1953 668 668 0
1952 624 624 0
1951 565 565 0
1950 614 614 0
1949 588 588 0
1948 584 584 0
1947 578 578 0
1946 458 458 0
1945 321 321 0
1944 279 279 0
1943 300 300 0
1942 235 235 0
1941 223 223 0
1940 148 148 0
1939 88 88 0
1938 69 69 0
1937 51 51 0
1936 43 43 0
1935 26 26 0
1934 30 30 0
1933 39 39 0
1932 25 25 0
1931 31 31 0
1930 30 30 0
1929 20 20 0
1928 19 19 0
1927 25 25 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 22 22 0
1924 20 20 0
1923 22 22 0
1922 12 12 0
1921 23 23 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 23 23 0
1918 24 24 0
1917 18 18 0
1916 9 9 0
1915 18 18 0
1914 12 12 0
1913 17 17 0
1912 7 7 0
1911 5 5 0
1910 5 5 0
1908 8 8 0
1903 5 5 0
1900 5 5 0
1895 5 5 0

Top States for Geoffrey (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 7
100%