Jeffry Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEFF-ree //ˈdʒɛfri//

Origin: English; Hebrew

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeffry is derived from the Old French name "Geoffroi," which itself originates from the Germanic elements "geof," meaning "gift," and "frid," meaning "peace." This name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Old French form evolved into various spellings, including "Geoffrey," which became more common in English usage.

Over time, the name underwent phonetic changes, leading to the anglicized form "Jeffrey," with the variant "Jeffry" emerging as a diminutive or alternate spelling in later centuries. Historically, the name Geoffrey has notable associations, including Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century cleric and historian who wrote "Historia Regum Britanniae," a significant work that contributed to the legend of King Arthur and the history of Britain.

The name also appears in various medieval texts and was borne by several English nobles and figures throughout the Middle Ages, reinforcing its presence in historical narratives. The name Jeffrey, in its various forms, has been used by several notable figures, including Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned poet of the 14th century, who is often referred to as the father of English literature.

Culturally, the name Jeffry and its variants have been associated with qualities such as nobility and peace, reflecting the meanings of its Germanic roots. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, contributing to its enduring legacy.

The diminutive form "Jeff" has also been widely recognized, though the name's historical significance primarily lies in its full forms. Overall, Jeffry encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance that has persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Jeffry

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

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Jeffry Picower was a financier best known for his involvement with the Madoff Ponzi scheme and philanthropy.

Jeffry S. Flier is an endocrinologist best known for his research on insulin signaling and diabetes.

Fictional characters named Jeffry

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Jeffry is a fictional character from the novel The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. He is a minor character who aids the protagonist on her quest to find her lost kin.

Sibling suggestions

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

JacobJoshuaJamesJaredJesseJordan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeffry. 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.

JeffJefGeoffJoffreyJasperJettJaxonJace

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeffry was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Jeffry has ranked as high as #689 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeffry 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 Jeffry 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 Jeffry.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 13 13 0
2023 24 24 0
2022 16 16 0
2021 19 19 0
2020 20 20 0
2019 32 32 0
2018 22 22 0
2017 24 24 0
2016 33 33 0
2015 38 38 0
2014 36 36 0
2013 35 35 0
2012 37 37 0
2011 47 47 0
2010 43 43 0
2009 52 52 0
2008 64 64 0
2007 73 73 0
2006 56 56 0
2005 52 52 0
2004 49 49 0
2003 60 60 0
2002 68 68 0
2001 57 57 0
2000 61 61 0
1999 56 56 0
1998 59 59 0
1997 67 67 0
1996 69 69 0
1995 89 89 0
1994 76 76 0
1993 96 96 0
1992 105 105 0
1991 117 117 0
1990 122 122 0
1989 103 103 0
1988 134 134 0
1987 124 124 0
1986 116 116 0
1985 128 128 0
1984 122 122 0
1983 151 151 0
1982 140 140 0
1981 167 167 0
1980 196 196 0
1979 151 151 0
1978 182 182 0
1977 213 213 0
1976 195 195 0
1975 241 241 0
1974 226 226 0
1973 197 197 0
1972 223 223 0
1971 296 291 5
1970 314 314 0
1969 382 382 0
1968 361 361 0
1967 398 398 0
1966 420 420 0
1965 381 381 0
1964 420 420 0
1963 452 452 0
1962 480 475 5
1961 494 494 0
1960 528 528 0
1959 542 542 0
1958 551 551 0
1957 553 553 0
1956 553 553 0
1955 518 518 0
1954 499 499 0
1953 426 426 0
1952 329 329 0
1951 278 278 0
1950 212 212 0
1949 194 194 0
1948 140 140 0
1947 168 168 0
1946 131 131 0
1945 89 89 0
1944 86 86 0
1943 79 79 0
1942 84 84 0
1941 45 45 0
1940 37 37 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 9 9 0
1937 5 5 0
1936 6 6 0
1933 7 7 0
1932 5 5 0
1927 5 5 0
1919 6 6 0

Top States for Jeffry (2023)

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
TX 6
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