Jeferson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jeferson is a variant spelling of Jefferson, which means 'peaceful ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Jeferson
Jeferson is a variant spelling of the name Jefferson. It is derived from the English surname, which in turn comes from the personal name Jeffrey. Jeffrey is of Old German origins and means 'peaceful ruler'. The name gained popularity in the United States due to its association with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Jeferson can be seen as a modern and unique variation of Jefferson.
Popularity of the Name Jeferson
The popularity for the name Jeferson peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 41 births, which ranked number 6,736 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Jeferson had the most male births in 2008 with 41, which ranked number 2,879 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Jeferson has increased sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 22 births, an increase of 29.41%. Among males, Jeferson has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 22 births, an increase of 29.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jeferson
- 10 Year Trend of Jeferson: 29.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jeferson: 29.41%
Popularity of Jeferson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jeferson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jeferson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jeferson is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jeferson
- Total Births of Jeferson: 23 (2.61%)
- Male Births of Jeferson: 23 (2.61%)
Given the upward trend of Jeferson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.61% increase in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. Male births for Jeferson have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.61%.