Total births
1,166
Boys' name · since 1943
Jeffory
1,166 babies named Jeffory in U.S. Social Security records since 1943, with the highest year being 1967. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,166
- total births
- 1943–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1,166 boys have been named Jeffory since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jeffory recorded 1,166 times among boys since 1943, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2006.
- 1,166 total births
- 1943–2006 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,166 boys have been named Jeffory since 1943, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2006.
- 1,166
- total births
- 1943–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jeffory was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
52 babies were named Jeffory in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Jeffory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jeffory splits its recorded history at 1970: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1967 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jeffory at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Jeffory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2006
- Peak year (1967)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Jeffory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jeffory's strongest decade.
449 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jeffory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 51
1940s
51 births
- 1950s
1950s
303 births
- 1960s
1960s
449 births
- 1970s
1970s
200 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 449 births (39% of all-time use).
How Jeffory compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jeffory's total volume
Jeffory vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jeffory by state
Where Jeffory concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jeffory's total US births 2.1%
Even split
24 of 1,166 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeffory? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 1,166 babies named Jeffory. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1967, with 52 births.
When was Jeffory most popular? ▼
Jeffory was most popular in the 1960s decade with 449 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Jeffory most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeffory are California (24 births), Texas (19 births), Illinois (11 births).
How long has the name Jeffory been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jeffory since 1943 -- 64 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Jeffory? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeffrey, Jeffery, Jeff, Jefferson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jeffory's data
- Jeffory's decade-level peak was the 1960s (449 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jefforys (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jeffory
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeffory
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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, 1943–2006 (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. "Jeffory: Baby Name Since 1943 - 1,166 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeffory. 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 Jeffory 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.