Is Geoff a boy's or girl's name?

Geoff is primarily a boy's name.

When was Geoff most popular?

Geoff reached its peak popularity in 1962 with 65 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Geoff?

Geoff is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,549 babies in the U.S. since 1940. Its peak was in 1962.

Geoff

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given name Geoffrey.

Geoff is a boy's baby name of German origin, a short form of Geoffrey, derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'territory' and 'peace' or from Godfrey meaning 'God's peace.'

While Geoffrey has a long distinguished history — including Geoffrey Chaucer, father of English literature — Geoff as a standalone name carries a relaxed, modern British charm. It's the kind of name that feels both classic and effortlessly casual, particularly popular in the UK and Australia.

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Popularity Over Time

Geoff has 63+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1940.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Geoff
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	14	#10128	▼
2000s	16	#11720	▼
1990s	99	#6139	▼
1980s	184	#2855	▼
1970s	445	#1377	—
1960s	493	#1111	▲
1950s	224	#1912	▲
1940s	74	#2872	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(63 years, 1940–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Geoff
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	6	#11183	-2 (-25.0%)
2010	8	#9072	+3 (60.0%)
2007	5	#12986	0
2006	5	#12677	-1 (-16.7%)
2000	6	#9496	+1 (20.0%)
1999	5	#10476	-1 (-16.7%)
1998	6	#8853	-4 (-40.0%)
1996	10	#5682	+2 (25.0%)
1995	8	#6597	-6 (-42.9%)
1994	14	#4382	+1 (7.7%)
1993	13	#4541	0
1992	13	#4406	+7 (116.7%)
1991	6	#7592	-18 (-75.0%)
1990	24	#2726	+3 (14.3%)
1989	21	#2935	+3 (16.7%)
1988	18	#3005	-3 (-14.3%)
1987	21	#2589	-10 (-32.3%)
1986	31	#1935	+17 (121.4%)
1985	14	#3267	-3 (-17.6%)
1984	17	#2738	+2 (13.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1940–2016) · Methodology