#7112024 rank
2009peak year
22,802babies named Jefferson since 1880
▲ +15%5-year trend
Jefferson popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jefferson mean?
An English patronymic surname, 'son of Jeffrey', from Germanic roots meaning 'territory' and 'peace'. Presidential by way of Thomas Jefferson.
OriginEnglish (surname)
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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