Declining since 1985, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeffry since 1919
Babies named Jeffry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 1,053 |
| 1950s | 4,461 |
| 1960s | 4,311 |
| 1970s | 2,233 |
| 1980s | 1,381 |
| 1990s | 856 |
| 2000s | 592 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Jeffry, a variant spelling of Jeffrey, saw its highest usage in the 1950s, peaking in 1956. Since 1985, its popularity has steadily declined. In 2025, it ranked 5,861, with approximately 1 in 113,872 newborn boys given the name. While never among the top ranks, it has maintained a consistent presence in American baby name records. The spelling Jeffry offers a less common alternative to the more standard Jeffrey or Geoffrey.
Jeffry is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, which itself derives from the medieval English and Germanic name Geoffrey. The name is composed of the elements 'gawia' (territory) and 'frid' (peace), though it has also been associated with 'god' (god) and 'frid' (peace), hence the meaning 'God's peace'. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest and has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages.
Where Jeffry is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeff, Jeffy
Sibling names for Jeffry
Names that share Jeffry's style, for a brother or sister.
