How Many People Are Named Geoff?

Complete statistics for the name Geoff: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Geoff
Very Rare
Old English

Geoff is a very rare male name, with only 1,303 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 253,333 Americans. It's a stable name, sitting nicely between classic and modern, with most Geoff's aged around 56.

~1,303
Living in US
1 in 253,334
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

135,556
Worldwide Bearers
#7,674
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
49,960
🇺🇸 United States
26,095
🇬🇧 England
24,150
🇨🇦 Canada
14,759
🇳🇿 New Zealand
11,003
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,165
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
991
🇬🇧 Scotland
802
🇬🇧 Wales
790
🇮🇪 Ireland
596

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,303 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
41
Would be under 30 (3%)
890
Would be 30–60 (57%)
618
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 1,549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Geoff Through the Generations

Geoff peaked in popularity in 1962 with 65 births, but its presence has remained steady since then. Today, there are 41 Geoff's under 30, 890 aged 30 to 60, and 618 over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across different age groups. The average age of someone named Geoff is 56, indicating that many were born during the mid-20th century boom.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 253
Illinois 40
New York 36
Ohio 11
Washington 10
Pennsylvania 7
Michigan 5
Oregon 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Geoff's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Geoff

How Many People Have the Name Geoff?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,303 people in the United States currently share the name Geoff. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,334 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Geoff a Common or Rare Name?

Geoff is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Geoff in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Geoff Most Popular?

The name Geoff reached peak popularity in 1962, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Geoff?

Approximately 1,303 people named Geoff live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,549. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,334 Americans.

Is Geoff a rare name?

Geoff is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,334 Americans has this name.

What does the name Geoff mean?

The meaning and origin of Geoff are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Geoff more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Geoff are male and 0% are female.

When was Geoff most popular?

Geoff peaked in 1962 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,303
All-Time Births1,549
1 in X1 in 253,334
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1962
World Rank#7,674
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.