Holding steady.
Popularity of Geffrey since 1949
Babies named Geffrey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geffrey is a less common spelling of the classic Geoffrey, a name that enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States throughout the mid-20th century. Though the standard Geoffrey form peaked in the 1950s and 1960s, the Geffrey variant never cracked the top 1,000 names in any year since records began in 1880. Its highest recorded use came in 1970, when it was given to a small number of boys. The name's trajectory has been stable and low-volume, rarely appearing in national statistics. Because it remains a rare variant, Geffrey is a choice that stands apart from more common forms like Jeffrey or Geoffrey, offering a subtle distinction on a familiar classic.
Geffrey is an alternative spelling of Geoffrey, a name introduced to England by the Normans in the form Geoffroi. The name is composed of Germanic elements, possibly gautaz (Goth) or gudą (god) combined with friþuz (peace), so the meaning is debated. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geoff, Jeff, Jeffy
Sibling names for Geffrey
Names that share Geffrey's style, for a brother or sister.
