Jefe
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #8,255 in 2023
0 babies were named Jefe in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jefe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJefe first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #8,255.
About the name Jefe
Jefe is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-efe”. US birth records list Jefe for boys from 2017 to 2023, in 6 of those 7 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #8,255 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8 | 545,455 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 245,399 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jefe
What is the origin of the name Jefe?
Jefe has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jefe a boy or girl name?
Jefe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jefe?
Jefe is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #8,255 in 2023.