Jeffro
A masculine name, a variation of Geoffrey, meaning "peaceful region".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Jeffro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeffro today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeffro births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeffro. 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 Jeffro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,437
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Jeffro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeffro 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 Jeffro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeffro
The name Jeffro has its origins rooted in ancient Mesopotamia, with traces of its usage dating back to the 5th century BC. Derived from the Akkadian word "yafru," meaning "to bloom," it was initially a term used to describe the vibrant and fruitful nature of the region's fertile lands. Over time, the word evolved into a personal name, signifying a sense of growth, abundance, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of Jeffro can be found in the cuneiform tablets unearthed in the excavations of the ancient city of Ur. These tablets, which document various administrative and commercial transactions, reveal the name Jeffro being used by several individuals, suggesting its widespread acceptance within the region.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Jeffro traversed across lands and cultures, adapting and assimilating into different linguistic traditions. In the 2nd century AD, during the height of the Roman Empire, a prominent figure named Jeffro Aurelius was documented as a respected scholar and philosopher, renowned for his contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.
The name also found its way into the annals of religious texts, with a Jeffro ben Judah being mentioned as a revered Rabbi in the Talmudic literature of the 3rd century. His teachings and interpretations of Jewish law and traditions were highly acclaimed, earning him a place among the esteemed scholars of his time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jeffro resurfaced in various regions of Europe, carried by individuals who left their mark on history. One notable bearer was Jeffro von Habsburg, a 12th-century nobleman from the illustrious Habsburg dynasty, who played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the family's power and influence across the Holy Roman Empire.
In the Renaissance era, Jeffro Botticelli, an Italian painter and contemporary of the renowned Michelangelo, gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes adorning the walls of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. His masterful depictions of biblical scenes and allegorical figures earned him a place among the great artists of the period.
As the world entered the modern era, the name Jeffro continued to resonate across various cultures and societies. One such figure was Jeffro Chavez, a prominent Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. His unwavering dedication to the cause of land reform and social justice left an indelible mark on the country's history.
People
Jeffro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeffro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeffro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeffro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeffro 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 - US residents.
Is Jeffro a common name?
We classify Jeffro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeffro most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeffro was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeffro is about 0 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 Jeffro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeffro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeffro 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 Jeffro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeffro 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 Jeffro 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 share the name Jeffro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.