unisex name
Geffen
GEF-en
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 43
Geffen is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 28% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2024, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Geffen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 31 |
How Popular Is Geffen?
In 2024, Geffen was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Geffen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Geffen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Geffen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Geffen
- Pronunciation GEF-en
Sibling Names for Geffen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Geffen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Geffen
How popular is the name Geffen?
In 2024, Geffen was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Geffen a girl's or a boy's name?
Geffen is used for both girls and boys. About 28% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Geffen?
Geffen has 2 syllables.
When was Geffen most popular?
Geffen peaked in 2024, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.