Jefferson
How to say it: JEF-er-sun · /ˈdʒɛfərsən/
English patronymic surname meaning son of Geoffrey or son of Jeffrey; transferred to use as a first name.
Jefferson was the 770th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 298 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #792 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #770 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 298 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,125 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #792 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Roots stretch back to the 1880s high for Jefferson, with use still close to that level today. The next few years should see it drift a little lower.
What goes with it
Sturdy and breathy with a strong presence. Lincoln and Harrison share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jefferson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Jefferson
- Jefferson Davis (1808–1889)President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865
- Jefferson Farfán (born 1984)Peruvian association football player
- Jefferson (born 1983)Brazilian association football player
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