Is Jefferson a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jefferson is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Jefferson?

It’s currently ranked #582 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Jefferson?

JEFF-er-sun · IPA: //ˈdʒɛfərsən//

Jefferson Boy

Popularity: #582 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; French

Meaning

English: son of Jeffrey; French: derived from the Old French name Geffroi

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jefferson is derived from the surname, which means 'son of Jeffrey.' It gained prominence in the United States due to Thomas Jefferson, the third President and a Founding Father. The name reflects a blend of English and French influences, particularly during the colonial period. Jefferson has been used as both a first name and a surname.

Trend Summary

Jefferson has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.

Variants

Jeff
Jeffy

International Variants

Jefferson (Spanish)
Jefferson (Portuguese)

Famous people named Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

Jefferson Davis served as the President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

Jefferson Airplane was a prominent rock band from the 1960s known for their role in the counterculture movement.

Jefferson Starship is a rock band that evolved from Jefferson Airplane and achieved commercial success in the 1970s.

Fictional characters named Jefferson

Jefferson is a character in the TV series 'Once Upon a Time,' known as the Mad Hatter.

Jefferson Pierce is the main character in the comic series 'Black Lightning,' who is a superhero and educator.

Sibling Suggestions

Jackson Madison Grayson Harrison Addison Carter

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jefferson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jefferson has ranked as high as #942 nationally which occurred in 2009 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jefferson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jefferson (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	48	16%
CA	34	11%
FL	31	10%
NC	24	8%
NY	21	7%
GA	19	6%
VA	17	6%
TN	15	5%
MD	12	4%
KY	10	3%
MA	9	3%
SC	9	3%
MN	7	2%
IN	7	2%
PA	7	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	43
1881	31
1882	34
1883	32
1884	39
1885	38
1886	34
1887	32
1888	33
1889	39
1890	39
1891	40
1892	40
1893	25
1894	30
1895	28
1896	23
1897	17
1898	38
1899	11
1900	24
1901	27
1902	24
1903	20
1904	21
1905	22
1906	25
1907	32
1908	25
1909	24
1910	25
1911	47
1912	64
1913	92
1914	105
1915	150
1916	109
1917	152
1918	149
1919	146
1920	154
1921	162
1922	160
1923	159
1924	177
1925	143
1926	142
1927	129
1928	109
1929	94
1930	100
1931	108
1932	119
1933	86
1934	105
1935	101
1936	67
1937	73
1938	61
1939	88
1940	102
1941	104
1942	101
1943	98
1944	119
1945	105
1946	120
1947	137
1948	123
1949	133
1950	147
1951	162
1952	154
1953	155
1954	178
1955	196
1956	160
1957	160
1958	192
1959	234
1960	173
1961	223
1962	214
1963	177
1964	205
1965	171
1966	186
1967	208
1968	214
1969	246
1970	276
1971	266
1972	233
1973	285
1974	234
1975	177
1976	194
1977	161
1978	164
1979	175
1980	176
1981	182
1982	158
1983	139
1984	159
1985	170
1986	153
1987	145
1988	170
1989	186
1990	207
1991	224
1992	209
1993	266
1994	225
1995	242
1996	236
1997	236
1998	227
1999	287
2000	243
2001	225
2002	254
2003	249
2004	310
2005	348
2006	359
2007	417
2008	419
2009	444
2010	363
2011	326
2012	394
2013	414
2014	439
2015	378
2016	432
2017	353
2018	364
2019	326
2020	357
2021	357
2022	332
2023	339
2024	374