Jeffry first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jeffry has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jeffry

Variant spelling of Jeffrey, a masculine name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".

Popularity of Jeffry by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jeffry is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 24 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jeffry.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 24 0
2022 15 0
2021 19 0
2020 20 0
2019 32 0
2018 22 0
2017 24 0
2016 33 0
2015 38 0
2014 36 0
2013 35 0
2012 37 0
2011 47 0
2010 43 0
2009 52 0
2008 64 0
2007 73 0
2006 56 0
2005 52 0
2004 49 0
2003 60 0
2002 68 0
2001 57 0
2000 61 0
1999 56 0
1998 59 0
1997 67 0
1996 68 0
1995 89 0
1994 76 0
1993 96 0
1992 105 0
1991 117 0
1990 122 0
1989 103 0
1988 134 0
1987 124 0
1986 116 0
1985 128 0
1984 122 0
1983 151 0
1982 140 0
1981 167 0
1980 196 0
1979 151 0
1978 182 0
1977 213 0
1976 195 0
1975 241 0
1974 226 0

The history of the first name Jeffry

The name Jeffry is derived from the Old English name Geoffrey, which originated from the Norman French Geffrei or Geffroy. These names are thought to be derived from the Germanic elements "gavi" meaning "territory" and "frid" meaning "peace." The name essentially translates to "pledge of peace" or "peaceful territory."

The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, who lived from 1113 to 1151. He was the father of King Henry II of England and played a significant role in the Angevin dynastic struggle for control of the English throne.

In the 12th century, Geoffrey of Monmouth, a Welsh cleric and one of the major figures in the development of British historiography and the popularization of the Arthurian legend, wrote the influential work "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain). This text helped to spread the name more widely throughout Britain.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeffry or its variants. One of the most famous was Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned English poet and author of "The Canterbury Tales," who lived from around 1340 to 1400. His works had a significant influence on the development of English literature and the English language itself.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, the British aviation pioneer and aircraft designer, who lived from 1882 to 1965. He founded the de Havilland Aircraft Company and was responsible for the design of many successful aircraft, including the iconic Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War II.

In the 20th century, Geoffrey Boycott, the former English cricketer and captain, was a household name in the world of cricket. Born in 1940, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of his era and was known for his dogged and defensive batting style.

While the name has its roots in Old English and Norman French, it has since spread to various cultures and languages around the world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name Jeffry continues to be used today, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and the essence of its original meaning, "pledge of peace" or "peaceful territory."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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