NAME PROFILE
Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of Germanic origin that means 'divine peace' or 'peaceful pledge'. It combines the elements of 'geof' (gift) and 'frid' (peace). The name carries a sense of calm and assurance, often associated with thoughtful and caring individuals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 983,099 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 22%OH — 19%PA — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Jeffrey Dahmer (Serial killer and sex offender) · Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Actor, *The Walking Dead*) · Jeffrey Archer (Author, *Kane and Abel*) · Jeffrey Bezos (Founder of Amazon) · Jeffrey Tambor (Actor, *Transparent*)
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