Jeff
girl nameJeff entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #2729 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#2729
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4889 |
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1950s | #4963 |
| 1960s | #3443 |
| 1970s | #8089 |
| 1980s | #10288 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Jeff are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeff alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeff in 2025?
- Jeff is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jeff most popular?
- Jeff peaked in 1960, reaching #2729 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jeff with classmates?
- Jeff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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