Name meaning & stats
Geoff
Geoff. 1,549 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Geoffs are 2.5× over-represented as rugby players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
1,549 US babies were named Geoff between 1940 and 2025.
Where Geoffs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.5× | High · 42 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 38 people |
| Rugby player | 2.5× | Medium · 23 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable men who are rugby players, Geoffs show up 2.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Geoff has a surprise career: 1.4×
Name twins (peaked around 1962)