Jeff
Peaked at #44 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jeff has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jeff — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2769
in 1960
Last ranked
#12592
in 1988
Years tracked
29
1925–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Jeff reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #2769 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Jeff hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1988, when it stood at #12592.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #12,592 | 5 |
| 1986 | #10,038 | 6 |
| 1985 | #9,802 | 6 |
| 1983 | #10,921 | 5 |
| 1982 | #11,174 | 5 |
| 1977 | #8,886 | 6 |
| 1976 | #9,870 | 5 |
| 1974 | #9,291 | 5 |
Jeff — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#44
in 1962
Current rank
#2920
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jeff reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #44 nationally with 9,424 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1582 (2014) to #2920 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Jeff ranks #2920 nationally for boys, with 43 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,920 | 43 |
| 2023 | #3,371 | 35 |
| 2022 | #2,805 | 46 |
| 2021 | #2,422 | 56 |
| 2020 | #2,815 | 43 |
| 2019 | #2,504 | 53 |
| 2018 | #2,109 | 67 |
| 2017 | #2,255 | 59 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jeff most popular?
Jeff was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #44 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jeff becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jeff?
At least 120,475 babies have been recorded with the name Jeff in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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