Jefferey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jefferey is an Old French name that has roots in Germanic elements meaning 'divine peace'. It evolved from Geoffroi to Geoffrey and then to Jeffrey and Jefferey. The name reflects traits of warmth and familiarity, with no biblical relevance. It rose to prominence during the Norman Conquest and has notable figures associated with it.
The name Jefferey is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jefferey 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, 'Jefferey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6316th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 965th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 819th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1399th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5133rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14070th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jefferey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jefferey"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛfəri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Jefferey is derived from the Old French name 'Geoffroi', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'god' meaning 'god' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'.
Meaning
Divine peace
Language Evolution
Geoffroi, Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jefferey
Historical Usage
Jefferey gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming a common name among the nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Geoffrey, Jeffrey, Jeff, Jef
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Jefferey is viewed as a classic name that has a sense of warmth and familiarity, though it has seen a decline in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Jeffrey Archer, Jeffrey Eugenides, Jeffery Deaver
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jefferey"
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 "Jefferey"
"Jefferey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6316th of 6773 | 8 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 965th of 7552 | 1,138 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 819th of 10718 | 1,580 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1399th of 16616 | 963 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5133rd of 24088 | 251 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14070th of 23106 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Jefferey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.78% 730th/2227 |
39.05% 949th/2430 |
48.02% 1370th/2853 |
27.53% 764th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.41% 717th/2937 |
35.69% 1243rd/3483 |
31.24% 1099th/3518 |
18.82% 761st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.49% 1787th/3685 |
35.35% 1582nd/4475 |
34.83% 1809th/5194 |
19.17% 1211th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
62.03% 4629th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jefferey" 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 "Jefferey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jefferey" 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.