Geoffrey
From Middle English Geffrey, from an Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi [dʒɔfreʲ] (> West Middle French Geoffrey, East Middle French Geoffroy), itself from…
Every Geoffrey since 1895 — 54,534 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geoffrey
Geoffrey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,599 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1895, 54,534 American babies have been named Geoffrey. Its peak came in 1975, when 1,395 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geoffrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geoffrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,599 |
| 2024 | — | — | 40 | #3,066 |
| 2023 | — | — | 53 | #2,522 |
| 2022 | — | — | 48 | #2,732 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,039 |
| 2020 | — | — | 46 | #2,702 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,435 |
| 2018 | — | — | 70 | #2,054 |
| 2017 | — | — | 76 | #1,901 |
| 2016 | — | — | 80 | #1,866 |
| 2015 | — | — | 81 | #1,832 |
| 2014 | — | — | 97 | #1,613 |
| 2013 | — | — | 104 | #1,538 |
| 2012 | — | — | 120 | #1,393 |
| 2011 | — | — | 115 | #1,432 |
| 2010 | — | — | 103 | #1,552 |
| 2009 | — | — | 150 | #1,205 |
| 2008 | — | — | 116 | #1,437 |
| 2007 | — | — | 153 | #1,159 |
| 2006 | — | — | 170 | #1,056 |
| 2005 | — | — | 174 | #992 |
| 2004 | — | — | 209 | #850 |
| 2003 | — | — | 236 | #755 |
| 2002 | — | — | 240 | #732 |
| 2001 | — | — | 269 | #675 |
| 2000 | — | — | 278 | #652 |
| 1995 | — | — | 536 | #425 |
| 1990 | — | — | 1,098 | #249 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,806 | 1,322 | #191 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,435 | 1,222 | #200 |
| 1975 | — | — | 1,395 | #167 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,365 | 1,286 | #201 |
| 1965 | — | — | 866 | #253 |
| 1960 | — | — | 799 | #281 |
| 1955 | — | — | 710 | #265 |
| 1950 | — | — | 614 | #264 |
| 1945 | — | — | 321 | #334 |
| 1940 | — | — | 148 | #476 |
| 1935 | — | — | 26 | #1,337 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,312 |
| 1925 | — | — | 22 | #1,653 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,781 |
| 1915 | — | — | 18 | #1,682 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,683 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,392 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,148 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Geoffrey
- Geoffrey Chaucer Writer · 1343–1400
- Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou Politician · 1113–1151
- Geoffrey Rush Actor · b. 1951
- Geoffrey of Monmouth Writer · 1090–1155
- Geoffrey of Villehardouin Historian · 1150–1210
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Geoffrey mean?
From Middle English Geffrey, from an Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi [dʒɔfreʲ] (> West Middle French Geoffrey, East Middle French Geoffroy), itself from Proto-French forms (latinized in -us) Jotfredus, Jozsfredus,…
How popular is the name Geoffrey in 2025?
Geoffrey ranked #3,599 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Geoffrey?
54,534 babies have been named Geoffrey in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geoffrey most popular?
Geoffrey peaked in 1975, when 1,395 newborns received the name.
Is Geoffrey a boy or girl name?
Geoffrey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Geoffrey rising or falling?
Geoffrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Geoffrey?
Well-known people named Geoffrey include Geoffrey Chaucer (writer), Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou (politician), Geoffrey Rush (actor).