Total births
170
Girls' name · since 1970
Jeffifer
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 170 babies named Jeffifer, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 170
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Jeffifer sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 170 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Jeffifer recorded 170 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1990.
- 170 total births
- 1970–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
170 girls have been named Jeffifer since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 170
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Jeffifer was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jeffifer in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Jeffifer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jeffifer's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jeffifer at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Jeffifer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1990
- Peak year (1978)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Jeffifer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jeffifer's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Jeffifer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 88 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeffifer? ▼
170 babies have been named Jeffifer since 1970. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1978 with 12 births.
When was Jeffifer most popular? ▼
Jeffifer was most popular in the 1980s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Jeffifer been used? ▼
Jeffifer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 21 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Jeffifer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeffrey, Jeffery, Jeffie, Jeff, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jeffifer's data
- Jeffifer's decade-level peak was the 1980s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jeffifer
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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, 1970–1990 (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. "Jeffifer: Baby Name Since 1970 - 170 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeffifer. 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 Jeffifer 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.