Jeferson
Every Jeferson since 1997 — 430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeferson
Jeferson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,492 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 430 American babies have been named Jeferson. Its peak came in 2008, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jeferson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeferson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,492 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,539 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,060 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,617 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,216 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,382 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,895 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,178 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,857 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,857 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,276 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,359 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,866 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,680 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,914 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,475 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,050 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,988 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,824 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,459 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,204 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,180 |
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Famous people named Jeferson
- Jeferson Antonio Alves Dupin Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeferson in 2025?
Jeferson ranked #5,492 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeferson?
430 babies have been named Jeferson in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeferson most popular?
Jeferson peaked in 2008, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Jeferson a boy or girl name?
Jeferson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeferson rising or falling?
Jeferson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jeferson?
Well-known people named Jeferson include Jeferson Antonio Alves Dupin (soccer player).