Jeffrey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Divine Peace; Traveler Peace
Background: The name Jeffrey originates from the Old French name 'Geoffroi,' which is derived from the Germanic elements 'gawja,' meaning 'gift,' and 'frid,' meaning 'peace.' This name later evolved through Latin influences and has been associated with the meaning 'divine peace' or 'traveler peace.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#30
Total births
982,547
Most popular decade
1960s
(908,814 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-253 ranks)
Years in Top 100
55
First recorded year
1885
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #936
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 33,536
- Peak rank
- #10
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 587
- Recent rank
- #519
Female
- First year
- 1941
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,559
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 140
- Peak rank
- #919
- Most recent year
- 2012
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,866
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).