Joffrey is a distinctive given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Geoffrey, which means "peaceful". It was popularized by the character Joffrey Baratheon in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and its TV adaptation Game of Thrones. The name has since gained recognition and appreciation worldwide for its uniqueness and regal sound.
The name Joffrey experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in 1977 and 1984, and a recent resurgence in the early 1990s.