Boy
Jeffrey
peace of God
About Jeffrey
This classic name carries an air of reliability and trustworthiness that has endured through generations. Parents who choose Jeffrey often appreciate its professional sound and the way it bridges traditional and contemporary naming trends. The name works beautifully across all life stages, from a playful toddler to a distinguished professional. Its familiar yet dignified character makes it memorable without being ostentatious. Jeffrey offers natural nickname options while maintaining its full-form elegance. The strong consonants balanced with softer vowels create a pleasing phonetic quality that resonates across cultures and languages. This versatility ensures that a boy named Jeffrey can navigate diverse social and professional environments with confidence. The name has graced countless successful individuals throughout history, establishing a legacy of achievement and respectability that continues to appeal to modern parents seeking a name with substance and staying power.
Popularity of the Name Jeffrey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | #925 | ||||
| 1935 | #975 | ||||
| 1936 | #722 | ||||
| 1937 | #625 | ||||
| 1938 | #465 | ||||
| 1939 | #284 | #149 | |||
| 1940 | #183 | #165 | |||
| 1941 | #134 | #136 | |||
| 1942 | #116 | #144 | |||
| 1943 | #116 | #108 | |||
| 1944 | #101 | #130 | |||
| 1945 | #91 | #110 | |||
| 1946 | #78 | #88 | |||
| 1947 | #66 | #97 | |||
| 1948 | #58 | #77 | |||
| 1949 | #48 | #91 | |||
| 1950 | #43 | #75 | |||
| 1951 | #35 | #74 | |||
| 1952 | #31 | #69 | |||
| 1953 | #25 | #65 | |||
| 1954 | #23 | #68 | |||
| 1955 | #20 | #64 | |||
| 1956 | #20 | #48 | |||
| 1957 | #21 | #57 | |||
| 1958 | #21 | #57 | |||
| 1959 | #16 | #51 | |||
| 1960 | #14 | #54 | |||
| 1961 | #11 | #55 | |||
| 1962 | #10 | #58 | |||
| 1963 | #10 | #56 | |||
| 1964 | #10 | #49 | #180 | ||
| 1965 | #10 | #51 | #236 | ||
| 1966 | #9 | #50 | #210 | ||
| 1967 | #13 | #57 | #159 | ||
| 1968 | #11 | #57 | #142 | ||
| 1969 | #11 | #74 | #221 | ||
| 1970 | #11 | #77 | #131 | ||
| 1971 | #12 | #72 | #138 | ||
| 1972 | #17 | #81 | #124 | ||
| 1973 | #17 | #78 | #132 | ||
| 1974 | #15 | #102 | #150 | ||
| 1975 | #14 | #88 | #163 | ||
| 1976 | #17 | #105 | #120 | ||
| 1977 | #19 | #117 | #137 | ||
| 1978 | #19 | #101 | #164 | ||
| 1979 | #24 | #74 | #177 | ||
| 1980 | #27 | #97 | #145 | ||
| 1981 | #29 | #100 | #151 | ||
| 1982 | #29 | #110 | #138 | ||
| 1983 | #28 | #111 | #125 | ||
| 1984 | #28 | #100 | #125 | ||
| 1985 | #29 | #119 | #134 | ||
| 1986 | #32 | #120 | #124 | ||
| 1987 | #32 | #132 | #135 | ||
| 1988 | #36 | #151 | #130 | ||
| 1989 | #37 | #118 | #125 | ||
| 1990 | #43 | #142 | #143 | ||
| 1991 | #45 | #157 | #149 | #47 | |
| 1992 | #51 | #183 | #145 | #56 | |
| 1993 | #53 | #176 | #143 | #56 | |
| 1994 | #55 | #210 | #182 | #63 | |
| 1995 | #64 | #273 | #179 | #68 | |
| 1996 | #72 | #359 | #162 | #76 | |
| 1997 | #84 | #483 | #204 | #191 | #79 |
| 1998 | #91 | #586 | #221 | #196 | #93 |
| 1999 | #100 | #686 | #308 | #255 | #110 |
| 2000 | #104 | #781 | #278 | #209 | #104 |
| 2001 | #119 | #790 | #218 | #137 | |
| 2002 | #132 | #912 | #219 | #137 | |
| 2003 | #140 | #827 | #345 | #284 | #153 |
| 2004 | #149 | #759 | #291 | #157 | |
| 2005 | #171 | #870 | #292 | #153 | |
| 2006 | #180 | #772 | #325 | #192 | |
| 2007 | #191 | #763 | #456 | #223 | |
| 2008 | #198 | #376 | #276 | ||
| 2009 | #216 | #892 | #566 | #292 | |
| 2010 | #221 | #433 | #311 | ||
| 2011 | #246 | #424 | #287 | ||
| 2012 | #240 | #414 | #407 | #293 | |
| 2013 | #256 | #994 | #792 | #382 | |
| 2014 | #266 | #489 | #373 | ||
| 2015 | #290 | #406 | #397 | ||
| 2016 | #301 | #653 | #408 | ||
| 2017 | #324 | #570 | #516 | ||
| 2018 | #329 | #779 | #486 | ||
| 2019 | #364 | #440 | |||
| 2020 | #386 | #695 | |||
| 2021 | #427 | #652 | #731 | ||
| 2022 | #452 | #756 | |||
| 2023 | #485 | #832 | #827 | ||
| 2024 | #520 | ||||
| 2025 | #552 | ||||
| 1921 | #150 | ||||
| 1926 | #149 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jeffrey
Names Similar to Jeffrey
Nicknames for Jeffrey
- Jeff
- Jeffy
- J.J.
- Jerry
Famous People Named Jeffrey
| Jeffrey Dahmer | Notorious American serial killer |
| Jeffrey Dean Morgan | American actor |
| Jeffrey Archer | British author and politician |
| Jeffrey Tambor | American actor |
| Jeffrey Katzenberg | American film producer and businessman |
| Jeffrey Wright | American actor |
| Jeffrey Eugenides | American writer |
| Jeffrey Donovan | American actor |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | American actor |
| Jeffrey Nordling | American actor |
| Jeffrey Hunter | American actor |
| Jeffrey Ross | American comedian |
| Jeffrey Combs | American actor |
| Jeffrey Lewis | American musician |
| Jeffrey Jones | American actor |
| Jeffrey Sachs | American economist |
| Jeffrey Garten | American author and academic |
| Jeffrey Toobin | American lawyer and author |
| Jeffrey Nordhaus | American artist |
| Jeffrey Lurie | American businessman and owner of the Philadelphia Eagles |
Characters Named Jeffrey
| Jeffrey Lebowski | The Big Lebowski |
| Jeffrey Sinclair | Babylon 5 |
| Jeffrey Spender | The X-Files |
| Jeffrey Beaumont | Blue Velvet |
| Jeffrey Fecalman | Family Guy |
| Jeffrey Grant | Law & Order - Criminal Intent |
| Jeffrey Wigand | The Insider |
| Jeffrey Pelt | The Hunt for Red October |
| Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski | The Big Lebowski |
| Jeffrey Friedman | Final Destination 5 |
| Jeffrey 'Maniac' Magee | Maniac Magee |
| Jeffrey Goines | 12 Monkeys |
| Jeffrey Franken | Frankenhooker |
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Winger | Community |
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Tracy | Thunderbirds |
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Murdock | Coupling |
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Slade | Randall & Hopkirk - Deceased |