Names / Boy names
Jeffrey
Current rank
#552
and easing
All-time peak
#9
in 1966
First recorded
1885
in U.S. data
Children named
983,000
since 1885
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #9 in 1966 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Jeffrey is a boys' name that was first recorded in 1885. 1966 marked its high point, reaching #9. Today it sits at #552 and is easing off its highs. Across all years, more than 983,000 children have been named this.