Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeffrie since 1921
Babies named Jeffrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 31 | 42 |
| 1950s | 48 | 207 |
| 1960s | 7 | 256 |
| 1970s | 0 | 159 |
| 1980s | 0 | 120 |
| 1990s | 0 | 109 |
| 2000s | 0 | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeffrie is a creative spelling of the classic Jeffrey, a name with deep Germanic roots. While the standard Jeffrey enjoyed widespread popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking at rank 14 in 1961, the variant Jeffrie never cracked the U.S. top 1000. Its first recorded year was 1921, yet it has always been a rare choice. Even at its peak usage in 1961, it remained far more uncommon than the parent spelling. The name is consistently given to boys, and its trajectory has been stable, with no recent revival. Jeffrie is a true spelling rarity, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a distinct look.
Jeffrie is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, itself an English form of the medieval name Geoffrey. Geoffrey derives from the Old Germanic elements gudja 'god' or gauta 'Goth' combined with frid 'peace', yielding meanings like 'divine peace' or 'peace of God'. The spelling Jeffrie emerged as a phonetic variant, particularly in the United States during the 20th century. The name saw peak usage in the early 1960s but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeff, Jeffy
Sibling names for Jeffrie
Names that share Jeffrie's style, for a brother or sister.
