How Many People Are Named Jeff?

120,475

people in the United States are named Jeff

1 in 2,780 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#607

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0360%

Of US population

Peak Year

1961

9,473 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JEF
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of JEFFREY.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 62.5 years old

Young (<30) 3,467
2.9%
Adult (30–60) 43,692
36.3%
Senior (>60) 73,316
60.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 14,478
Ohio 7,890
Illinois 6,506
Texas 6,401
Michigan 5,921
New York 4,712
Indiana 4,544
Pennsylvania 3,737
Washington 3,672
Wisconsin 3,643

💡 Fun Facts About "Jeff"

  • 43 babies were named Jeff in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1961
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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