Jefferey Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEFF-uh-ree //ˈdʒɛfəri//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: God's peace; Hebrew: to be open

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jefferey is derived from the Old French name "Geoffroi," which itself originates from the Germanic elements "geof," meaning "gift," and "frid," meaning "peace." The transition from Germanic to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English language. The name evolved through various forms, including "Geoffrey," before arriving at the modern variant "Jefferey," which is often considered a phonetic spelling of the original name.

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. The name was also popular among English nobility, with several medieval lords and knights bearing it.

The variant Jefferey gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as names began to undergo various adaptations and spellings. Culturally, the name Jefferey, like its predecessors, has been associated with qualities such as generosity and peace, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has also been linked to various literary and artistic works, contributing to its resonance in Western culture. Diminutive forms such as "Jeff" have emerged, further embedding the name in familial and social contexts.

Overall, Jefferey carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and shaped by centuries of linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Jefferey

In this section, you will find notable people named Jefferey. 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 Jefferey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jefferey Deaver is an author best known for The Bone Collector, The Devil's Teardrop, and The Cold Moon.

Jefferey Wright is an actor best known for Westworld, The Hunger Games, and Basquiat.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jefferey, 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 Jefferey. 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 Jefferey was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Jefferey has ranked as high as #1510 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jefferey 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 Jefferey 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 Jefferey.

Year Total Births Boy
2019 8 8
2017 6 6
2016 5 5
2014 8 8
2013 6 6
2012 12 12
2011 12 12
2010 15 15
2009 10 10
2008 11 11
2007 11 11
2006 13 13
2005 15 15
2004 11 11
2003 11 11
2002 17 17
2001 14 14
2000 22 22
1999 21 21
1998 24 24
1997 32 32
1996 30 30
1995 26 26
1994 49 49
1993 36 36
1992 50 50
1991 58 58
1990 52 52
1989 51 51
1988 73 73
1987 69 69
1986 73 73
1985 72 72
1984 87 87
1983 80 80
1982 81 81
1981 76 76
1980 71 71
1979 62 62
1978 74 74
1977 76 76
1976 72 72
1975 81 81
1974 91 91
1973 94 94
1972 123 123
1971 122 122
1970 130 130
1969 141 141
1968 100 100
1967 119 119
1966 108 108
1965 116 116
1964 111 111
1963 116 116
1962 121 121
1961 107 107
1960 79 79
1959 76 76
1958 88 88
1957 75 75
1956 65 65
1955 67 67
1954 53 53
1953 39 39
1952 36 36
1951 25 25
1950 17 17
1949 16 16
1948 18 18
1947 16 16
1946 13 13
1943 8 8

Top States for Jefferey (1997)

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
CA 8
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