How Many People Are Named Jefferey?
Complete statistics for the name Jefferey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jefferey is a rare name with origins not clearly defined, making it intriguingly unique. With only 3,443 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly uncommon, with just 1 in 95,859 Americans sharing it. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1969.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 3,973 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: 1969Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jefferey Through the Generations
Jefferey has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1969 when 141 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, accounting for 61% of all Jeffereys, while 7% are under 30 and 32% are over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to establish itself but isn't as trendy as it once was, maintaining a balance between classic and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jefferey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jefferey
How Many People Have the Name Jefferey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,443 people in the United States currently share the name Jefferey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 95,859 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jefferey a Common or Rare Name?
Jefferey 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.
What Does the Name Jefferey Mean?
Jefferey means "creative variant of Jeffrey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jefferey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jefferey Most Popular?
The name Jefferey reached peak popularity in 1969, with 141 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Jefferey?
Approximately 3,443 people named Jefferey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,973. That works out to roughly 1 in 95,859 Americans.
Is Jefferey a rare name?
Jefferey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 95,859 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jefferey mean?
Jefferey means "creative variant of Jeffrey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jefferey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jefferey are male and 0% are female.
When was Jefferey most popular?
Jefferey peaked in 1969 with 141 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.