Total births
1,012
Unisex name · since 1881
Jeffie
Jeffie has 1,012 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,012
- total births
- 1881–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Jeffie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,012 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Jeffie recorded 1,012 times among girls since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 1976.
- 1,012 total births
- 1881–1976 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,012 girls have been named Jeffie since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1976.
- 1,012
- total births
- 1881–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Jeffie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
31 babies were named Jeffie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Jeffie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jeffie splits its recorded history at 1924: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1881 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jeffie at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Jeffie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1976
- Peak year (1916)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Jeffie popularity over time - boys
677 total births recorded since 1893 (Jeffie as boys' name)
Jeffie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jeffie's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Jeffie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 47
1880s
47 births
- 1890s 64
1890s
64 births
- 1900s
1900s
94 births
- 1910s
1910s
213 births
- 1920s
1920s
231 births
- 1930s
1930s
136 births
- 1940s
1940s
134 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 231 births (23% of all-time use).
How Jeffie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jeffie's total volume
Jeffie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeffie by state
Where Jeffie concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 87 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 52 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 37 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 26 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 17 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Jeffie's total US births 8.6%
Even split
87 of 1,012 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeffie? ▼
Jeffie has been given to 1,012 babies in the U.S. since 1881, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1976. 31 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Jeffie most popular? ▼
Jeffie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Jeffie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeffie are Texas (87 births), Mississippi (52 births), Alabama (37 births).
Is Jeffie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jeffie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,012 births, and as a boy's name it has 677 births.
How long has the name Jeffie been used? ▼
Records for Jeffie go back to 1881, giving 96 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Jeffie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeffrey, Jeffery, Jeff, Jeffifer, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jeffie's data
- Jeffie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jeffies (87 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jeffie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jeffie: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,012 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeffie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jeffie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.