Jeff
boy name#3314 in 2025Jeff entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #44 in 1962, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3314
rank today
#44
peak (1962)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #191 |
| 1890s | #207 |
| 1900s | #254 |
| 1910s | #368 |
| 1920s | #443 |
| 1930s | #464 |
| 1940s | #261 |
| 1950s | #184 |
| 1960s | #66 |
| 1970s | #223 |
| 1980s | #449 |
| 1990s | #806 |
| 2000s | #1094 |
| 2010s | #1947 |
| 2020s | #2931 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jeff has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 92,500 people named Jeff are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeff alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 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 ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jeff most popular?
- Jeff peaked in 1962, reaching #44 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jeff with classmates?
- Jeff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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