Jeff Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEFF / dʒɛfHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: derivative of Jeffrey
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeff is often considered a diminutive of the name Jeffrey, which has roots in the Old French name 'Geoffrey.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Middle Ages. It has been a common name in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Jeff experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeffrey
- Geoffrey
International Variants
- Jeffrey (English)
- Geoffrey (English)
- Giorgio (Italian)
Famous people named Jeff
Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur known for founding Amazon.
Jeff Goldblum is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Jurassic Park.'.
Jeff Bridges is an American actor celebrated for his performances in movies like 'The Big Lebowski.'.
Jeff Dunham is an American ventriloquist and comedian known for his unique puppet characters.
Fictional characters named Jeff
Jeff Winger is a character from the television series 'Community,' known for his charm and wit.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeff was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jeff has ranked as high as #95 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jeff has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeff (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 66 |
1881 | 61 |
1882 | 81 |
1883 | 44 |
1884 | 74 |
1885 | 63 |
1886 | 63 |
1887 | 70 |
1888 | 93 |
1889 | 70 |
1890 | 77 |
1891 | 77 |
1892 | 62 |
1893 | 87 |
1894 | 64 |
1895 | 65 |
1896 | 62 |
1897 | 59 |
1898 | 60 |
1899 | 48 |
1900 | 69 |
1901 | 45 |
1902 | 47 |
1903 | 46 |
1904 | 71 |
1905 | 62 |
1906 | 59 |
1907 | 73 |
1908 | 65 |
1909 | 68 |
1910 | 83 |
1911 | 76 |
1912 | 134 |
1913 | 143 |
1914 | 165 |
1915 | 183 |
1916 | 186 |
1917 | 180 |
1918 | 198 |
1919 | 184 |
1920 | 207 |
1921 | 164 |
1922 | 206 |
1923 | 207 |
1924 | 186 |
1925 | 189 |
1926 | 159 |
1927 | 192 |
1928 | 177 |
1929 | 174 |
1930 | 177 |
1931 | 154 |
1932 | 157 |
1933 | 143 |
1934 | 122 |
1935 | 137 |
1936 | 128 |
1937 | 153 |
1938 | 187 |
1939 | 164 |
1940 | 279 |
1941 | 361 |
1942 | 424 |
1943 | 480 |
1944 | 470 |
1945 | 538 |
1946 | 766 |
1947 | 1,007 |
1948 | 888 |
1949 | 696 |
1950 | 539 |
1951 | 567 |
1952 | 659 |
1953 | 847 |
1954 | 976 |
1955 | 1,482 |
1956 | 2,219 |
1957 | 4,092 |
1958 | 5,810 |
1959 | 7,730 |
1960 | 8,511 |
1961 | 9,462 |
1962 | 9,424 |
1963 | 8,108 |
1964 | 6,932 |
1965 | 5,409 |
1966 | 4,387 |
1967 | 3,592 |
1968 | 3,279 |
1969 | 2,973 |
1970 | 2,881 |
1971 | 2,155 |
1972 | 1,540 |
1973 | 1,182 |
1974 | 975 |
1975 | 883 |
1976 | 745 |
1977 | 701 |
1978 | 640 |
1979 | 551 |
1980 | 542 |
1981 | 434 |
1982 | 424 |
1983 | 390 |
1984 | 365 |
1985 | 373 |
1986 | 346 |
1987 | 306 |
1988 | 323 |
1989 | 283 |
1990 | 249 |
1991 | 254 |
1992 | 221 |
1993 | 209 |
1994 | 213 |
1995 | 154 |
1996 | 156 |
1997 | 134 |
1998 | 135 |
1999 | 165 |
2000 | 164 |
2001 | 171 |
2002 | 162 |
2003 | 156 |
2004 | 163 |
2005 | 130 |
2006 | 141 |
2007 | 161 |
2008 | 142 |
2009 | 128 |
2010 | 113 |
2011 | 90 |
2012 | 78 |
2013 | 79 |
2014 | 100 |
2015 | 72 |
2016 | 58 |
2017 | 59 |
2018 | 67 |
2019 | 53 |
2020 | 43 |
2021 | 56 |
2022 | 46 |
2023 | 35 |
2024 | 43 |