Geoffry is a name of English origin, derived from the Old French form "Jofroy" or "Jeffrey", which in turn comes from the Germanic name "Gauzbert". This Germanic name is composed of two elements: "gaud", meaning "to prosper" or "to succeed", and "-bert", which means "bright" or "famous". Therefore, Geoffry can be interpreted to mean "prosperous and famous".
The name Geoffry has a long history, with its earliest known use dating back to the Middle Ages in England. It was brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name became quite popular during this time and remained so throughout the medieval period.
Some notable figures have borne the name Geoffry or its variants over the centuries. Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet known for his work "The Canterbury Tales", was born around 1340 and is considered one of the greatest writers of the Middle Ages. Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century chronicler, wrote the "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain), which includes the story of King Arthur.
In modern times, Geoffry remains a less common but still used name in English-speaking countries. It may also be spelled Geoffrey or Jeffery, among other variants. Despite its lesser popularity today, Geoffry has a rich history and an interesting meaning that can make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Geoffry in the United States between 1948 and 2007, it appears that this name had varying popularity throughout these years.
The highest number of births with the name Geoffry occurred in 1975 and 1976, with both years having 22 births each. This indicates a peak in popularity during this time period.
However, the popularity of the name Geoffry seemed to decline significantly after the mid-1980s. From 1985 onwards, the number of births with this name rarely exceeded double digits and often fell below ten. For example, there were only five births with the name Geoffry in both 1999 and 2001.
Overall, there were a total of 677 births with the name Geoffry in the United States between 1948 and 2007. While this name may not have been extremely popular throughout these years, it still had some consistent presence.