Jefferson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEF-er-suhn · 3 syllables
From Jeffrey + -son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JEF-er-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #829
- US babies a year
- about 340 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Jefferson?
Jefferson was the #829 name in the US in 2025, given to 298 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Jefferson?
Half of US adults named Jefferson are older than 44; most are between 19 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Jefferson
How do you pronounce Jefferson?
Jefferson is pronounced JEF-er-suhn.
How popular is the name Jefferson?
Jefferson was the #829 name in the US in 2025, given to 298 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Jefferson?
Half of US adults named Jefferson are older than 44. Most are between 19 and 77.