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How Many People Are Named Jeffrey?
Estimated people named Jeffrey living in the U.S. today
843,144
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 982,547
- Peak year: 1962 (33,614 births)
- Estimated living today: 843,144
Jeffrey by age group — who carries the name today?
Jeffrey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jeffrey
Jeffrey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 982,547 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 843,144 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 405 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jeffreys 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 Jeffrey in the US?
An estimated 843,144 people named Jeffrey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jeffrey common — about 1 in 405 Americans.
Is Jeffrey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jeffrey is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jeffrey most popular?
Jeffrey peaked in 1962, when 33,614 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jeffrey?
Jeffrey ranks #35 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).