Why Jeffrey Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Jeffrey” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Jeffrey” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Yerffej.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ejyrffe.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Jeffrey

The true meaning of ‘Jeffrey’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Jeffrey is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Jeffrey, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Jeffrey Popular?

“Jeffrey” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Arkansas as reported in the 2017 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in Arkansas have the same name as you in 2017. A total of 1,055 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1962 with a total of 33,527 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jeffreys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Jeffrey” was recorded 981,929 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Jeffreys to occupy the country of Réunion with an estimated population of 981,796.

The name first appeared in the year 1885 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1945 with a rank of #91 nationwide and was registered 2,782 times as a baby boy’s name. Jeffrey became a popular boy’s name in the state of Iowa in the year 1970. It ranked #4 with 634 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1962 in the state of Ohio with 2,571 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Rhode Island for 68 years from 1941 to 2011 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Jeffrey” was recorded 189,959 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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