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How Many People Are Named Jefferson?
Estimated people named Jefferson living in the U.S. today
18,293
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 24,141
- Peak year: 2009 (444 births)
- Estimated living today: 18,293
Jefferson by age group — who carries the name today?
Jefferson popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jefferson
Jefferson has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 24,141 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 18,293 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 18,685 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jeffersons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jefferson in the US?
An estimated 18,293 people named Jefferson are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jefferson rare — about 1 in 18,685 Americans.
Is Jefferson a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jefferson is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jefferson most popular?
Jefferson peaked in 2009, when 444 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jefferson?
Jefferson ranks #1,676 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).