Holding steady.
Popularity of Geofrey since 1953
Babies named Geofrey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Geofrey's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geofrey is a rare spelling variant of Geoffrey, a name of Old French origin that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest. Unlike the standard Geoffrey or the more common Jeffrey, Geofrey has never entered the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1980, with only a handful of births annually before and after. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never achieving broad usage. While no top states are recorded for Geofrey, the standard form Geoffrey has been more popular in the Midwest and Northeast. Parents choosing this spelling may appreciate its distinctive look while preserving the familiar pronunciation of the classic name.
Geofrey is a spelling variant of Geoffrey, itself from the Old French Geoffroi, a combination of Germanic elements gawia 'territory' or wala 'foreign' and frid 'peace'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has numerous spelling variations. The "eo" spelling is less common but has been recorded since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geoff, Geo
Sibling names for Geofrey
Names that share Geofrey's style, for a brother or sister.
