Jeferson
Meaningson of Geoffrey · Spanish form of Jefferson
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,879 in 2008
17 babies were named Jeferson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,206 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jeferson, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jeferson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJeferson first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #2,879.
- Then vs nowJeferson is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendJeferson has climbed 5,206 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningJeferson is a Spanish form of Jefferson, which means “son of Geoffrey”.
About the name Jeferson
Jeferson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Geoffrey”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jeferson for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 27 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #2,879 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,769 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,318 boys |
| 2020s | 8.8 | 113,636 boys |
Other spellings of Jeferson
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 Jeferson
What does the name Jeferson mean?
Jeferson means “son of Geoffrey” in Spanish, as a form of Jefferson.
What is the origin of the name Jeferson?
Jeferson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jeferson a boy or girl name?
Jeferson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jeferson?
Jeferson ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#2,879).