Jeffrey
5 countries#552 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jeffrey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
983,099 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #552 · peaked in 1962 with 33,615 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,565 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 1991 with 328 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Guadeloupe, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
907 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 44 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
681 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 1997 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
222 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1974 with 21 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jeffrey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #180 | — |
| 2007 | #191 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #198 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #216 | ↓18 |
| 2010 | #221 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #246 | ↓25 |
| 2012 | #240 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #256 | ↓16 |
| 2014 | #266 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #290 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #301 | ↓11 |
| 2017 | #324 | ↓23 |
| 2018 | #329 | ↓5 |
| 2019 | #364 | ↓35 |
| 2020 | #386 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #424 | ↓38 |
| 2022 | #452 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #485 | ↓33 |
| 2024 | #520 | ↓35 |
| 2025 | #552 | ↓32 |
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey
Is Jeffrey a popular name?
Yes — Jeffrey currently ranks #552 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jeffrey more common for boys or girls?
Jeffrey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jeffrey most popular?
Jeffrey peaked in 1962 in United States, with 33,615 recorded births that year.
Is Jeffrey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jeffrey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #936 in 1885 to #552 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jeffrey?
At least 986,571 babies have been recorded with the name Jeffrey across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jeffrey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jeffrey appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jeffrey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jeffrey include Eliseo, Emir, Drew, Ledger.
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