Jefferson

Jefferson is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 374 boys in the United States.

Jefferson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛfəsən/

About the name Jefferson

Jefferson belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jefferson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #253 in 1891, and in 2024 374 babies received the name — 24,141 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jefferson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#253 in 1891
Peak year
2009
Babies named Jefferson in 2024
374
Total since 1880
24,141

Jefferson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1174 in 1997
Babies named Jefferson in 2022
4
Total since 1996
195

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jefferson mean?

The meaning of Jefferson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jefferson a boy or girl name?

Jefferson is a boy name. In 2024, 374 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jefferson?

Jefferson comes from the Spanish and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jefferson?

Jefferson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #253 in 1891, and 374 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jefferson?

Jefferson is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛfəsən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.