boys' name · peaked 1956

Jeffry

A male given name, variant of Jeffrey.

Every Jeffry since 1919 — 15,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,980
among boys
Babies in 2025
15
named Jeffry
Peak year
1956
553 babies
All-time total
15,410
since 1919

The story of Jeffry

Jeffry is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,980 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1919, 15,410 American babies have been named Jeffry. Its peak came in 1956, when 553 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Jeffry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeffry 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 15 #5,980
2024 13 #6,624
2023 24 #4,397
2022 16 #5,727
2021 19 #5,007
2020 20 #4,777
2019 32 #3,526
2018 22 #4,531
2017 24 #4,270
2016 33 #3,394
2015 38 #3,053
2014 36 #3,121
2013 35 #3,153
2012 37 #3,079
2011 47 #2,608
2010 43 #2,806
2009 52 #2,469
2008 64 #2,134
2007 73 #1,934
2006 56 #2,268
2005 52 #2,282
2004 49 #2,328
2003 60 #1,949
2002 68 #1,714
2001 57 #1,921
2000 61 #1,790
1995 89 #1,234
1990 122 #935
1985 128 #785
1980 196 #623
1975 241 #517
1970 314 #458
1965 381 #404
1960 528 #339
1955 518 #325
1950 212 #453
1945 89 #643
1940 37 #1,080
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeffry mean?

A male given name, variant of Jeffrey.

How popular is the name Jeffry in 2025?

Jeffry ranked #5,980 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jeffry?

15,410 babies have been named Jeffry in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeffry most popular?

Jeffry peaked in 1956, when 553 newborns received the name.

Is Jeffry a boy or girl name?

Jeffry is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeffry rising or falling?

Jeffry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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