Baby Name Popularity Profile

Jefferson

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Jefferson.

✦ Son of Jeffrey 🌍 English traditional
National Rank (2025) #831
All-Time Peak Rank #253 Achieved 1891
Total U.S. Births 24,440 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 444 births in 2009
💡 The Jefferson Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Son of Jeffrey
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from the English surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey'. Jeffrey is a medieval given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
Common Nicknames
Jeff Jeffy
Pronunciation: JEF-er-sun
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Jefferson

According to SSA data, Jefferson achieved its highest historical rank of #253 in 1891. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 444 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Jefferson across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -21.2% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 444 births in 2009
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 44 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 355
1890s: 291
1900s: 244
1910s: 1,039
1920s: 1,429
1930s: 908
1940s: 1,142
1950s: 1,738
1960s: 2,017
1970s: 2,165
1980s: 1,638
1990s: 2,359
2000s: 3,268
2010s: 3,789
2020s: 2,058

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Jef-fer-son
Letter Count 9 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 92.2% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Georgia
Top States Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Georgia #641 1,331 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #572 1,015 2009 48.0% Decline
South Carolina Unranked 645 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #537 648 2014 65.4% Decline
Florida #691 1,346 2005 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 167 2008 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #899 965 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 422 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 572 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 233 1976 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #763 1,976 2014 26.5% Decline
Tennessee #747 537 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 233 1925 Insufficient historical volume
California #749 2,144 2013 +12.9% Growth
New Jersey #797 578 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New York #672 1,585 2009 42.1% Decline
Louisiana Unranked 349 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #739 451 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 184 1973 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 202 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 192 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 161 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #894 454 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #462 100 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 163 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1043 371 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #901 314 1954 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #804 149 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 19 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 66 2024 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 42 1954 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 39 1972 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 13 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #747 67 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1181 126 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 26 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 1973 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 10 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #729 19 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5 1967 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 10 2004 Insufficient historical volume

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