How Many People Are Named Jeffry?

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

Jeffry
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Jeffry, a very rare male name, is held by just 12,390 people in the US, making up 1 in 26,635 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1956 with 553 births, and now it's seen as a declining classic.

~156
Living in US
1 in 2,124,675
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jeffrey
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,390
Worldwide Bearers
#18,660
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
420
🇭🇹 Haiti
417
🇳🇬 Nigeria
213
🇵🇪 Peru
179
🇮🇳 India
178
🇻🇪 Venezuela
160
🇧🇪 Belgium
156
🇨🇦 Canada
142
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
124

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12,381 (100%)
♀ Female
9 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
1,213
Would be under 30 (8%)
5,852
Would be 30–60 (38%)
8,328
Would be over 60 (54%)

All 15,393 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
66
Modern Appeal
34
International
5

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

📜 Jeffry Through the Generations

Jeffry has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1956 with 553 births. Today, the name is much less common, but still cherished by those who carry it. With an estimated 12,390 living bearers in the US, Jeffry is a name that's becoming increasingly rare, yet it holds a special place in the hearts of its carriers. The average age of someone named Jeffry is 58, indicating that many of those bearing the name are part of an older generation, with 54% being over 60 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,478
New York 934
Ohio 909
Illinois 864
Pennsylvania 808
Texas 768
Michigan 700
Wisconsin 626
Indiana 508
Florida 390

✨ Similar Names to Jeffry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeffry's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Jeffry

How Many People Have the Name Jeffry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 156 people in the United States currently share the name Jeffry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeffry a Common or Rare Name?

Jeffry 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 Jeffry Mean?

Jeffry means "creative variant of Jeffrey" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jeffry Most Popular?

The name Jeffry reached peak popularity in 1956, with 553 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 Jeffry?

Approximately 156 people named Jeffry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 156. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,124,675 Americans.

Is Jeffry a rare name?

Jeffry is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeffry mean?

Jeffry means "creative variant of Jeffrey" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Jeffry more male or female?

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

When was Jeffry most popular?

Jeffry peaked in 1956 with 553 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.

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 US156
All-Time Births156
1 in X1 in 2,124,675
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1956
World Rank#18,660
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.