How Many People Are Named Jefferson?

Curious about how common the name Jefferson is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 24,141
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 13,670 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 24,141 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jefferson.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 13,670 people has this name.

This classification places Jefferson in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Jefferson

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 13,670 people

Total Count

24,141

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 24,141
Female: 0

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 49

  • Young (<30) 9,566
  • Adult (30–60) 6,266
  • Old (>60) 8,309

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 44.4%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 572
  • Arkansas 233
  • Arizona 184
  • California 2,109
  • Colorado 66
  • Connecticut 94
  • DC 167
  • Delaware 5
  • Florida 1,323
  • Georgia 1,315
  • Hawaii 13
  • Iowa 10
  • Illinois 305
  • Indiana 142
  • Kansas 26
  • Kentucky 192
  • Louisiana 349
  • Massachusetts 445
  • Maryland 639
  • Michigan 121
  • Minnesota 61
  • Missouri 163
  • Mississippi 422
  • North Carolina 956
  • Nebraska 10
  • New Hampshire 5
  • New Jersey 570
  • New Mexico 5
  • Nevada 19
  • New York 1,563
  • Ohio 445
  • Oklahoma 202
  • Oregon 39
  • Pennsylvania 364
  • South Carolina 645
  • Tennessee 528
  • Texas 1,940
  • Utah 233
  • Virginia 1,002
  • Washington 161
  • Wisconsin 13
  • West Virginia 42
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jefferson?

Approximately 24,141 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jefferson, based on statistical analysis.

Is Jefferson a rare name?

Jefferson is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.