boy's name
Jef
JEF (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 244
Jef is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1973 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 1963, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jef Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Jef?
In 1973, Jef 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 Jef 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 Jef
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jef Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jef over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jef
- English JEF
Sibling Names for Jef
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jef — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jef
How popular is the name Jef?
In 1973, Jef 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 Jef a girl's or a boy's name?
Jef is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jef?
Jef has 1 syllable.
When was Jef most popular?
Jef peaked in 1963, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.