boys' name · peaked 1990

Geoffery

A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Geoffrey.

Every Geoffery since 1942 — 1,514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1987Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Geoffery
Peak year
1990
59 babies
All-time total
1,514
since 1942

The story of Geoffery

Geoffery is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1942, 1,514 American babies have been named Geoffery. Its peak came in 1990, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geoffery stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Geoffery year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 5 #12,768
2012
2011 5 #12,933
2010 5 #12,909
2009 6 #11,463
2008
2007 13 #6,384
2006
2005 8 #8,545
2004 10 #7,163
2003 11 #6,401
2002 8 #7,894
2001 17 #4,555
2000 13 #5,383
1995 33 #2,371
1990 59 #1,474
1985 46 #1,457
1980 28 #1,980
1975 32 #1,602
1970 30 #1,562
1965 19 #1,827
1960 21 #1,788
1955 14 #2,171
1950 9 #2,647
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Geoffery mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Geoffrey.

How popular is the name Geoffery in 2025?

Geoffery did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Geoffery?

1,514 babies have been named Geoffery in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Geoffery most popular?

Geoffery peaked in 1990, when 59 newborns received the name.

Is Geoffery a boy or girl name?

Geoffery is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Geoffery rising or falling?

Geoffery is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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