Jeffon
An invented name derived from the names Jeffrey and Shawn.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jeffon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeffon today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeffon births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeffon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeffon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,487
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jeffon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeffon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeffon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeffon
The given name Jeffon is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some believe it to be a variation of the more familiar name Jeffrey, which itself derives from the Germanic name Godfried, meaning "peace of God." However, the exact roots of Jeffon remain elusive.
One theory suggests that Jeffon may have originated in ancient Gaelic or Celtic cultures, where names often carried deep symbolic meanings. The suffix "-on" could be a remnant of an old Celtic word or phrase, though the precise etymology is lost to time.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Jeffon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that it may have been used in obscure regional dialects or among isolated communities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jeffon are difficult to pinpoint, as record-keeping practices varied greatly across different regions and eras. However, a few notable individuals bearing this name can be found scattered throughout history.
One such figure was Jeffon of Wessex, a minor noble who lived in England during the 9th century. He is mentioned briefly in a few historical chronicles of the time, though details about his life and deeds are scant.
Another individual of note was Jeffon the Scribe, a monk who lived in a remote monastery in the Scottish Highlands during the 12th century. He is credited with transcribing and preserving several ancient manuscripts, though few details about his personal life have survived.
In the 16th century, there was Jeffon Blacksmith, a skilled metalworker from a small village in Wales. His intricate ironwork can still be seen adorning the gates of several local churches and manors.
During the 18th century, Jeffon Cartwright made a name for himself as a prolific inventor and entrepreneur in the emerging field of textile manufacturing. His innovative loom designs helped revolutionize the industry and paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.
Finally, in the late 19th century, Jeffon Explorer was a renowned adventurer and naturalist who documented his travels through remote regions of Africa and South America. His detailed journals and specimens contributed greatly to the scientific understanding of the time.
While the name Jeffon may be obscure today, these historical figures serve as a reminder of its enduring legacy, spanning centuries and diverse walks of life.
People
Jeffon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeffon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeffon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeffon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeffon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jeffon a common name?
We classify Jeffon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeffon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeffon was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeffon is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeffon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeffon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeffon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeffon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeffon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeffon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jeffon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.