Name meaning & stats
Jeferson
Jeferson. 430 US babies since 1940, peak 2008. Notable Jefersons are 2.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2008
430 US babies were named Jeferson between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jefersons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.3× | Medium · 18 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 5 people |
| Teacher | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Jefersons show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
1 in 48 Jeffersons spell it Jeferson
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2008)