Geoffrey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Geoffrey originates from Old French, meaning 'peaceful territory', with roots in Germanic language. It evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity after the Norman Conquest in England. The name is associated with notable figures, reflecting a sense of elegance and tradition.
The name Geoffrey is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Geoffrey has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Geoffrey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1726th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 573rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 213th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 247th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 873rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2156th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12111th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Geoffrey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Geoffrey"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛfri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Geoffrey is derived from the Old French name 'Geoffroi', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'gawia' meaning 'territory' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'.
Meaning
peaceful territory
Language Evolution
Geoffroi (Old French), Geoffrey (Middle English), Geoffrey (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Geoffrey gained popularity in England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming a common name among the nobility and later the general populace.
Variants & Derivatives
Geoff, Jeff, Jeffrey, Geoffry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Geoffrey is seen as a classic name with a vintage charm, often associated with sophistication and tradition.
Famous People
Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet, Geoffrey Rush, the Australian actor, Geoffrey Beene, the American fashion designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Geoffrey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Geoffrey"
"Geoffrey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1726th of 7545 | 312 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 573rd of 6773 | 1,978 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 280th of 7552 | 13,189 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 213th of 10718 | 18,078 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 247th of 16616 | 16,657 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 873rd of 24088 | 3,355 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2156th of 23106 | 790 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8647th of 19264 | 64 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12111th of 27321 | 66 |
Regional Popularity of "Geoffrey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
69.91% 964th/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.08% 465th/1546 |
20.05% 312th/1556 |
50.23% 1182nd/2353 |
28.18% 436th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
11.36% 253rd/2227 |
6.91% 168th/2430 |
15.77% 450th/2853 |
9.87% 274th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.91% 203rd/2937 |
4.62% 161st/3483 |
8.16% 287th/3518 |
4.92% 199th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.00% 221st/3685 |
4.00% 179th/4475 |
5.80% 301st/5194 |
4.10% 259th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.04% 964th/4582 |
14.06% 726th/5164 |
13.11% 959th/7313 |
11.68% 872nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
43.73% 1962nd/4487 |
34.73% 2369th/6822 |
32.44% 2036th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Geoffrey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Geoffrey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Geoffrey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.