Jefferson
Jefferson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษfษsษn/ ยท /หdอกสษfษsษn/
Meaning and origin of Jefferson
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Jeffrey + -son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
How popular is Jefferson?
Since 1880, 24,440 boys in the U.S. have been named Jefferson. Its highest rank for boys was #253 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #831 for boys, with 298 babies given the name.
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Jefferson FAQ
What does the name Jefferson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Jeffrey + -son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
What is the origin of the name Jefferson?
Jefferson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Jefferson?
Since 1880, 24,440 boys in the U.S. have been named Jefferson. Its highest rank for boys was #253 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #831 for boys, with 298 babies given the name.
Is Jefferson a boy or girl name?
Jefferson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 24,440 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.