boy's name
Geoff
JEF (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,596
Geoff is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2016 it was given to 6 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 1962, when 65 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1940.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Geoff Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 224 |
| 1960s | 493 |
| 1970s | 445 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Geoff?
In 2016, Geoff was given to 6 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.
Where Geoff Is Used
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 Geoff
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Geoff Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Geoff over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Geoff
- English JEF /dʒɛf/
Sibling Names for Geoff
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Geoff — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Geoff
How popular is the name Geoff?
In 2016, Geoff was given to 6 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 Geoff a girl's or a boy's name?
Geoff is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Geoff?
Geoff has 1 syllable.
When was Geoff most popular?
Geoff peaked in 1962, when 65 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.