The nameJefferson
Jefferson is an English boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is an English surname, "son of Jeffrey".
Origin
English. It recalls Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.
History
First found in France in 1973, Jefferson peaked in the mid 1990s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Jefferson
Jefferson in France
2557thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1994peak year (80 births)
1,635babies named Jefferson in France since 1900
Jefferson was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 625 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Jefferson. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Jefferson in France were born before 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jefferson mean?
It is an English surname, "son of Jeffrey".
What is the origin of the name Jefferson?
English. It recalls Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.
Is Jefferson a girl's or a boy's name?
Jefferson is a boy's name.