Geoffrey Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEFF-ree / ˈdʒɛf.riOld French; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: God's peace; Germanic: pledge of peace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Geoffrey has roots in both Old French and Germanic languages. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Geoffrey was commonly used among the nobility and has been borne by several historical figures. The name has various spellings and forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Geoffrey has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeffrey
- Geoff
- Geoffrey
International Variants
- Gottfried (German)
- Goffredo (Italian)
- Joffrey (French)
Famous people named Geoffrey
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet known as the Father of English literature.
Geoffrey Rush is an Australian actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Shine' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
Geoffrey Beene was an American fashion designer celebrated for his innovative designs.
Geoffrey Hinton is a computer scientist known for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence.
Fictional characters named Geoffrey
Geoffrey the Giraffe is the mascot of Toys 'R' Us, known for his friendly and playful nature.
Geoffrey Baratheon is a character in 'Game of Thrones', known for his cruel and tyrannical rule.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Geoffrey was first seen in the United States in 1895. Geoffrey has ranked as high as #342 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)
Top States for Geoffrey (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1895 | 5 |
1900 | 5 |
1903 | 5 |
1908 | 8 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 5 |
1912 | 7 |
1913 | 17 |
1914 | 12 |
1915 | 18 |
1916 | 9 |
1917 | 18 |
1918 | 24 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 23 |
1922 | 12 |
1923 | 22 |
1924 | 20 |
1925 | 22 |
1926 | 17 |
1927 | 25 |
1928 | 19 |
1929 | 20 |
1930 | 30 |
1931 | 31 |
1932 | 25 |
1933 | 39 |
1934 | 31 |
1935 | 26 |
1936 | 43 |
1937 | 51 |
1938 | 69 |
1939 | 88 |
1940 | 148 |
1941 | 223 |
1942 | 235 |
1943 | 300 |
1944 | 279 |
1945 | 321 |
1946 | 458 |
1947 | 578 |
1948 | 584 |
1949 | 588 |
1950 | 614 |
1951 | 565 |
1952 | 624 |
1953 | 668 |
1954 | 670 |
1955 | 710 |
1956 | 793 |
1957 | 747 |
1958 | 773 |
1959 | 734 |
1960 | 798 |
1961 | 824 |
1962 | 794 |
1963 | 821 |
1964 | 846 |
1965 | 866 |
1966 | 838 |
1967 | 883 |
1968 | 947 |
1969 | 1,138 |
1970 | 1,287 |
1971 | 1,196 |
1972 | 1,053 |
1973 | 977 |
1974 | 1,179 |
1975 | 1,395 |
1976 | 1,297 |
1977 | 1,263 |
1978 | 1,272 |
1979 | 1,263 |
1980 | 1,224 |
1981 | 1,245 |
1982 | 1,289 |
1983 | 1,320 |
1984 | 1,325 |
1985 | 1,322 |
1986 | 1,263 |
1987 | 1,305 |
1988 | 1,231 |
1989 | 1,208 |
1990 | 1,098 |
1991 | 972 |
1992 | 845 |
1993 | 670 |
1994 | 612 |
1995 | 536 |
1996 | 416 |
1997 | 375 |
1998 | 367 |
1999 | 280 |
2000 | 278 |
2001 | 269 |
2002 | 240 |
2003 | 236 |
2004 | 209 |
2005 | 174 |
2006 | 170 |
2007 | 153 |
2008 | 116 |
2009 | 150 |
2010 | 103 |
2011 | 115 |
2012 | 120 |
2013 | 104 |
2014 | 97 |
2015 | 81 |
2016 | 80 |
2017 | 76 |
2018 | 70 |
2019 | 55 |
2020 | 46 |
2021 | 40 |
2022 | 48 |
2023 | 53 |
2024 | 40 |