Jeffie is a unisex given name of American origin, derived from Jeffrey, which itself stems from the French name Geoffroi. This name has been used occasionally in the United States but is considered quite rare compared to other names like Jeffery or Jefferson. The popularity of Jeffie peaked during the late 1970s and early 1980s but has since declined significantly. Notable individuals with this name include American singer-songwriter Jeffie Lerner, known for his work in the alternative rock scene during the mid-1990s.
The name Jeffie had a fluctuating popularity over the years with a significant increase around World War I. The highest number of births recorded was 31 in 1916 and 25 in both 1918 and 1919, suggesting that Jeffie might have been seen as a patriotic choice during wartime. However, it's notable that there were no reported births with the name Jeffie between 1902 and 1934, indicating a substantial drop in popularity for nearly three decades before gradually picking up again from the mid-1950s onwards. Overall, Jeffie was not one of the more common names throughout history, with a total of 1012 births recorded over this period.