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How Many People Are Named Jeffery?
Estimated people named Jeffery living in the U.S. today
198,868
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 231,703
- Peak year: 1962 (9,330 births)
- Estimated living today: 198,868
Jeffery by age group — who carries the name today?
Jeffery popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jeffery
Jeffery has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 231,703 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 198,868 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,719 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jefferys 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 Jeffery in the US?
An estimated 198,868 people named Jeffery are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jeffery uncommon — about 1 in 1,719 Americans.
Is Jeffery a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jeffery is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jeffery most popular?
Jeffery peaked in 1962, when 9,330 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jeffery?
Jeffery ranks #271 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).