Jeffery
Peaked at #42 nationally in 1966, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1894, Jeffery has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jeffery — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1574
in 1963
Last ranked
#14361
in 1995
Years tracked
52
1927–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1927, Jeffery reached its peak popularity for girls in 1963, ranking #1574 nationally with 52 babies given the name that year.
Jeffery hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1995, when it stood at #14361.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #14,361 | 5 |
| 1990 | #6,620 | 13 |
| 1989 | #10,150 | 7 |
| 1988 | #4,374 | 20 |
| 1987 | #3,462 | 26 |
| 1986 | #3,394 | 26 |
| 1985 | #2,824 | 33 |
| 1984 | #4,575 | 16 |
Jeffery — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#42
in 1966
Current rank
#1302
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1894–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Jeffery reached its peak popularity for boys in 1966, ranking #42 nationally with 7,899 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #662 (2014) to #1302 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Jeffery ranks #1302 nationally for boys, with 150 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,302 | 150 |
| 2023 | #1,260 | 153 |
| 2022 | #1,181 | 173 |
| 2021 | #1,116 | 183 |
| 2020 | #993 | 215 |
| 2019 | #902 | 244 |
| 2018 | #852 | 259 |
| 2017 | #755 | 312 |
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 Jeffery most popular?
Jeffery was most popular in 1966, when it ranked #42 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jeffery 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 Jeffery?
At least 231,703 babies have been recorded with the name Jeffery in the US since 1894, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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