Jefery
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,735 in 1968
0 babies were named Jefery in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryJefery first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1968, when it reached #2,735.
About the name Jefery
Jefery is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ery”. US birth records list Jefery for boys from 1962 to 1986, in 8 of those 25 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #2,735 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1986, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.9 | 536,913 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 921,053 boys |
Other spellings of Jefery
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 Jefery
What is the origin of the name Jefery?
Jefery has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jefery a boy or girl name?
Jefery is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jefery?
Jefery is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1986. It peaked at #2,735 in 1968.