boys' name 1952–2017

Jeffrey

Jeffrey is losing ground — from #39 in 1952 to #444 in 2017.

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#444 last ranked in 2017
3 registrations that year
9,873 total 1952–2017

Note: Jeffrey hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 259 to 3 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1961 (516 registrations).

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Peak 1961 · 516
Low 2016 · 1
Years tracked 39

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Jeffrey was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Jeffrey popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 3 (rank #391)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Jeffrey — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (3 babies)

South Australia
3 #391
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In 2017: 3 babies named Jeffrey across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Jeffrey?
Between 1952 and 2017, Jeffrey was registered for 9,873 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Jeffrey a popular name in Australia?
Jeffrey has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #444 with 3 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.