Jeferson

“English” — Associated with Thomas Jefferson

American origin · originated from the given name Jeffrey

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#6055US 2023

15Births / yr

↓Falling

344All-time births

📅 Since 199700

How to pronounce Jeferson

JEE·FERS·UHN

/ˈdʒiː.ˈfɛrs.ˈən/ · stress on JEE · 3 syllables

“English”

Associated with Thomas Jefferson · American origin

What does Jeferson mean and where does it come from?

Jeferson is a variation of the more common name Jefferson, primarily recognized as a surname that originated from the given name Jeffrey. The name Jefferson gained prominence in the United States in the early 19th century, most notably associated with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the Uni

Cultural significance

Jeferson has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.

Peak popularity

Reached #2936 in 2008 — currently #6055 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jeferson?

Jeferson works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jeferson Grace

How popular is Jeferson right now?

Falling — down 1439 spots — currently #6055 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#6055 · Top 4.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6055	15	▼ down 1439 · -32% births
2022	#4616	22	▲ up 1550 · +57% births
2021	#6166	14	▲ up 5021 · +133% births
2020	#11187	6	▼ down 5281 · -60% births
2015	#5906	15	▲ up 1052 · +25% births
2010	#6958	12	▼ down 2910 · -48% births
2005	#4048	23	▲ up 7479 · +360% births
2000	#11527	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jeferson

Best Year2005Rank #4048

Peak Count23

Average Rank#7058

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Jeferson

Jeferson is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1997. With 344 total births recorded, Jeferson remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #11527 in 2000 to #6055 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jeferson in 2008:

Jacob Michael Ethan Joshua Daniel

Jeferson by decade

Jeferson peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	16
2000s ★	184
2010s	138
2020s	6

💎Jeferson has only 344 total recorded births since 1997 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jeferson?

Common

JefJefieJefyErson

What names sound and feel like Jeferson?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jeferson also consider these

Jefferson

American · English

Emerson

American · son of Emery

Yeferson

Colombia · a modern variant

Peterson

American · English

Jellerson

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Jefson

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Enderson

American · Son of Andrew.

Jerison

American · Descendant of Jeremy

Common questions about the name Jeferson

What does the name Jeferson mean?

Jeferson means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jeferson?

Jeferson is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jeferson have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Jeferson?

Jeferson originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Jeferson?

Jeferson is a three-syllable name pronounced JH IY1 F EH1 R S AH1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Jeferson?

Jeferson pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.