Boy
Jeff
divine peace
About Jeff
Friendly and approachable, this name immediately puts people at ease and creates instant connections. Jeff has the remarkable quality of sounding both professional and personable, making transitions from childhood to career seamless. The name suggests someone reliable and trustworthy, the type of person others naturally turn to for help or advice. Its widespread recognition means pronunciation is never an issue, yet it maintains individual character. Jeff adapts easily to various personalities—whether your son becomes an athlete, artist, entrepreneur, or teacher, the name will serve him well. The informality feels genuine rather than forced, creating an atmosphere of authenticity. It's the kind of name that wears well over time, never feeling dated or out of step with current trends while maintaining its own distinct identity.
Popularity of the Name Jeff
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #188 | ||
| 1881 | #190 | ||
| 1882 | #166 | ||
| 1883 | #243 | ||
| 1884 | #185 | ||
| 1885 | #200 | ||
| 1886 | #210 | ||
| 1887 | #180 | ||
| 1888 | #162 | ||
| 1889 | #189 | ||
| 1890 | #177 | ||
| 1891 | #167 | ||
| 1892 | #222 | ||
| 1893 | #167 | ||
| 1894 | #210 | ||
| 1895 | #215 | ||
| 1896 | #231 | ||
| 1897 | #218 | ||
| 1898 | #228 | ||
| 1899 | #242 | ||
| 1900 | #246 | ||
| 1901 | #258 | ||
| 1902 | #276 | ||
| 1903 | #273 | ||
| 1904 | #219 | ||
| 1905 | #248 | ||
| 1906 | #259 | ||
| 1907 | #243 | ||
| 1908 | #262 | ||
| 1909 | #271 | ||
| 1910 | #267 | ||
| 1911 | #309 | ||
| 1912 | #322 | ||
| 1913 | #345 | ||
| 1914 | #369 | ||
| 1915 | #398 | ||
| 1916 | #407 | ||
| 1917 | #422 | ||
| 1918 | #415 | ||
| 1919 | #434 | ||
| 1920 | #410 | ||
| 1921 | #481 | ||
| 1922 | #417 | ||
| 1923 | #419 | ||
| 1924 | #448 | ||
| 1925 | #438 | ||
| 1926 | #478 | ||
| 1927 | #441 | ||
| 1928 | #453 | ||
| 1929 | #451 | ||
| 1930 | #444 | ||
| 1931 | #456 | ||
| 1932 | #453 | ||
| 1933 | #468 | ||
| 1934 | #531 | ||
| 1935 | #484 | ||
| 1936 | #501 | ||
| 1937 | #454 | ||
| 1938 | #417 | ||
| 1939 | #448 | ||
| 1940 | #340 | ||
| 1941 | #302 | ||
| 1942 | #294 | ||
| 1943 | #280 | ||
| 1944 | #273 | ||
| 1945 | #249 | ||
| 1946 | #219 | ||
| 1947 | #199 | ||
| 1948 | #212 | ||
| 1949 | #245 | ||
| 1950 | #291 | ||
| 1951 | #286 | ||
| 1952 | #268 | ||
| 1953 | #231 | ||
| 1954 | #221 | ||
| 1955 | #182 | ||
| 1956 | #145 | ||
| 1957 | #96 | ||
| 1958 | #68 | ||
| 1959 | #52 | ||
| 1960 | #49 | ||
| 1961 | #49 | ||
| 1962 | #44 | ||
| 1963 | #48 | ||
| 1964 | #52 | ||
| 1965 | #62 | ||
| 1966 | #72 | ||
| 1967 | #88 | ||
| 1968 | #90 | ||
| 1969 | #106 | ||
| 1970 | #116 | ||
| 1971 | #140 | ||
| 1972 | #167 | ||
| 1973 | #192 | ||
| 1974 | #217 | ||
| 1975 | #234 | ||
| 1976 | #262 | ||
| 1977 | #277 | ||
| 1978 | #294 | ||
| 1979 | #329 | ||
| 1980 | #339 | ||
| 1981 | #388 | ||
| 1982 | #396 | ||
| 1983 | #413 | ||
| 1984 | #440 | ||
| 1985 | #441 | #329 | |
| 1986 | #466 | ||
| 1987 | #514 | #332 | |
| 1988 | #512 | ||
| 1989 | #580 | ||
| 1990 | #641 | ||
| 1991 | #641 | #323 | |
| 1992 | #693 | #328 | |
| 1993 | #714 | #245 | #310 |
| 1994 | #718 | #217 | #269 |
| 1995 | #878 | #315 | #328 |
| 1996 | #878 | #338 | |
| 1997 | #974 | #217 | #318 |
| 1999 | #904 | #210 | #410 |
| 2000 | #929 | #296 | #675 |
| 2001 | #912 | #460 | #548 |
| 2002 | #973 | #332 | #563 |
| 1998 | #261 | #415 | |
| 2003 | #358 | #562 | |
| 2004 | #290 | #629 | |
| 2005 | #421 | #676 | |
| 2008 | #504 | #935 | |
| 2009 | #416 | #955 | |
| 2010 | #522 | #957 | |
| 2012 | #665 | ||
| 2013 | #501 | #947 | |
| 2014 | #660 | ||
| 2015 | #775 | ||
| 2016 | #799 | ||
| 2025 | #886 | ||
| 2006 | #738 | ||
| 2007 | #995 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jeff
Names Similar to Jeff
Nicknames for Jeff
- Jeffy
- JJ
- Jay
- Jefe
Famous People Named Jeff
| Jeff Bezos | Founder of Amazon |
| Jeff Goldblum | Actor |
| Jeff Bridges | Actor |
| Jeff Gordon | NASCAR driver |
| Jeff Daniels | Actor |
| Jeff Buckley | Singer-songwriter |
| Jeff Dunham | Comedian |
| Jeff Hardy | Wrestler |
| Jeff Probst | TV host |
| Jeff Koons | Artist |
| Jeff Lynne | Musician, ELO |
| Jeff Carter | NHL player |
| Jeff Hornacek | NBA player |
| Jeff Fisher | NFL coach |
| Jeff Garlin | Comedian |
| Jeff Conaway | Actor |
| Jeff Chandler | Actor |
| Jeff Tweedy | Musician, Wilco |
| Jeff Teague | NBA player |
| Jeff Jarrett | Wrestler |
Characters Named Jeff
| Jeff "Joker" Moreau | Mass Effect video game series |
| Jeff Winger | Community TV series |
| Jeff Andonuts | EarthBound video game series |
| Jeff Fischer | American Dad! TV series |
| Jeff Boomhauer | King of the Hill TV series |
| Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski | The Big Lebowski movie |
| Jeff "Swampy" Marsh | Co-creator of Phineas and Ferb |
| Jeff the Killer | Internet horror meme |
| Jeff Slattery | The Sims video game series |
| Jeff Webber | General Hospital TV series |
| Jeff Campbell | Campbell's Soup mascot |
| Jeff Murdock | Coupling TV series |
| Jeff Matthews | Stephen King's "Pet Sematary" novel |
| Jeff Metcalf | The Office UK TV series |
| Jeff Sutphen | Host of BrainSurge TV show |
| Jeff Tracy | Jeff 1000 web series |
| Jeff Portnoy | Tropic Thunder movie |
| Jeff Slater | 30 Rock TV series |
| Jeff Francoeur | Arthur TV series |