Everything about the name GOEFFREY

Meaning, origin, history

Geoffrey is a name of English origin, derived from the Germanic elements "G Geoffrey is a name of English origin, derived from the Germanic elements ""gifu" meaning gift or treasure and "frið" meaning peace. Thus, Geoffrey translates to "gift of peace." This name has been widely used throughout history, with notable figures including Saint Geoffrey, a 12th-century French bishop, and Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet known for his work The Canterbury Tales. The name Geoffrey gained popularity during the Middle Ages in England and remains popular today, often appearing as Geoffrey or Jeffery.

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Popularity of the name GOEFFREY since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Statistics on the given name Geoffrey reveal some interesting trends over time in the United States. Between 1960 and 1991, there were a total of 54 babies named Geoffrey at birth.

The popularity of this name seems to have fluctuated throughout these decades. In the early years tracked, 7 births occurred in 1960. However, by 1969, this number dropped to just 5 births. This low point was followed by a slight increase in popularity, with 6 babies named Geoffrey born in 1977.

The late 1980s saw a notable resurgence in the name's appeal. In 1982, there were 9 births, and this figure remained steady for the next few years, with another 9 births occurring both in 1987 and 1988. After that peak, the popularity seemed to stabilize at around 6-7 births per year, with 6 babies named Geoffrey born in 1989 and 5 in 1991.

Overall, these statistics show that while Geoffrey was not an extremely common name during this period, it did maintain a consistent presence among baby names in the United States. The fluctuations in popularity over time might be attributed to various cultural trends influencing naming choices for parents during those years.