Jefferson
Every Jefferson since 1880 — 24,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jefferson
Jefferson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #831 in 2025 with 298 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 24,440 American babies have been named Jefferson. Its peak came in 2009, when 444 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 Jefferson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jefferson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 | #831 |
| 2024 | 375 | #710 |
| 2023 | 339 | #762 |
| 2022 | 332 | #761 |
| 2021 | 357 | #724 |
| 2020 | 357 | #706 |
| 2019 | 326 | #740 |
| 2018 | 364 | #681 |
| 2017 | 353 | #698 |
| 2016 | 432 | #620 |
| 2015 | 378 | #672 |
| 2014 | 439 | #609 |
| 2013 | 414 | #610 |
| 2012 | 394 | #617 |
| 2011 | 326 | #703 |
| 2010 | 363 | #662 |
| 2009 | 444 | #589 |
| 2008 | 419 | #600 |
| 2007 | 417 | #602 |
| 2006 | 359 | #646 |
| 2005 | 348 | #630 |
| 2004 | 310 | #660 |
| 2003 | 249 | #731 |
| 2002 | 254 | #706 |
| 2001 | 225 | #763 |
| 2000 | 243 | #717 |
| 1995 | 242 | #682 |
| 1990 | 207 | #707 |
| 1985 | 170 | #682 |
| 1980 | 176 | #657 |
| 1975 | 177 | #614 |
| 1970 | 276 | #488 |
| 1965 | 171 | #585 |
| 1960 | 173 | #597 |
| 1955 | 196 | #522 |
| 1950 | 147 | #559 |
| 1945 | 105 | #595 |
| 1940 | 102 | #586 |
| 1935 | 101 | #578 |
| 1930 | 100 | #617 |
| 1925 | 143 | #510 |
| 1920 | 154 | #488 |
| 1915 | 150 | #447 |
| 1910 | 25 | #575 |
| 1905 | 22 | #486 |
| 1900 | 24 | #475 |
| 1895 | 28 | #351 |
| 1890 | 39 | #275 |
| 1885 | 38 | #269 |
| 1880 | 43 | #255 |
Famous people named Jefferson
- Jefferson Davis Politician · 1808–1889
- Jefferson Soccer player · b. 1983
- Jefferson Pérez Athlete · b. 1974
- Jefferson Nascimento Soccer player · b. 1988
- Jefferson Fredo Rodrigues Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jefferson in 2025?
Jefferson ranked #831 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 298 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jefferson?
24,440 babies have been named Jefferson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jefferson most popular?
Jefferson peaked in 2009, when 444 newborns received the name.
Is Jefferson a boy or girl name?
Jefferson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jefferson rising or falling?
Jefferson has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jefferson?
Well-known people named Jefferson include Jefferson Davis (politician), Jefferson (soccer player), Jefferson Pérez (athlete).