US Popularity:1564
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Son of Jeffrey; Pledge of peace
Jefferson is a masculine name of Old English origin, meaning “son of Jeffrey.” This stately surname has been used as a first name centuries before today’s surname trend. The name Jeffrey has roots in German, meaning “pledge of peace,” offering a positive endearment for baby to bear. Swift and dapper, Jefferson has preppy British vibes baby will undoubtedly rock.
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Famous People Named Jefferson

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  • Thomas Jefferson
    United States President

Jefferson Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jefferson is currently #3557 on The Bump
Boy:Jefferson is currently #1136 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jefferson is currently #1564 in U.S. births
Boy:Jefferson is currently #548 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1564
in 2023
+ 16
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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