Jeffrey
girl nameJeffrey entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #916 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#916
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2950 |
| 1950s | #1836 |
| 1960s | #1133 |
| 1970s | #1214 |
| 1980s | #1516 |
| 1990s | #6612 |
| 2000s | #12186 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Jeffrey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeffrey alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeffrey in 2025?
- Jeffrey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jeffrey most popular?
- Jeffrey peaked in 1970, reaching #916 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jeffrey with classmates?
- Jeffrey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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