Will my child share the name Jeff with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jeff per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jeff in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jeff becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jeff is declining: down 1,272 places since 2020, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #1,235 in 1996.

Is Jeff a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jeff is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jeff a popular baby name in the United States?

Jeff does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Jeff

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Jeff is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jeff in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

About the Name Jeff

Jeff has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1097 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1235 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Jeff is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jeff in their class.