All about the name
Jeffery
Female
« Jeffery is an English name derived from Geoffrey, which means "peaceful power". It was popular in the U.S. from the late 19th to mid-20th century, with notable bearers including actor Jeff Goldblum and musician Jeff Lynne. Though primarily male, it can also be used as a female name in some cultures. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Jeffery is a name of English origin, derived from the name Geoffrey. The name Geoffrey is composed of two elements: "geof" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "power". Therefore, Jeffery can be translated to mean "peaceful power".
The name Jeffery has been popular in the United States for many years. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it was among the top 1000 names for boys from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. Although its popularity has since declined, it remains a recognizable and traditional name.
Some notable people named Jeffery include American actor Jeff Goldblum and British musician Jeff Lynne, lead singer of the Electric Light Orchestra. However, the name Jeffery is not exclusive to males; in some cultures, it can also be used as a female name.
In literature, Jeffery appears as a character in several works, including "Jeffrey" by pretzel author Richard Russo and "The Jeffrey Pincher Chronicles" by American writer Jonathan Lethem. These appearances demonstrate the name's versatility and timelessness across different forms of media.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jeffery since 1880
Total births
1,269
Total since 1880
Peak year
1963
52 births
in 1995
5
Recent births (5 years)
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