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

Geoffrey is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 140 recorded births.

When was Geoffrey most popular?

Geoffrey reached its peak popularity in 1975 with 1,395 births that year. It is currently ranked #3056 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Geoffrey?

Geoffrey is currently ranked #3056 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 54,369 babies since 1895.

Geoffrey

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGermanDeclining Also a pet name

#3056▼ 539in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the U.K. in the 20th century.

Geoffrey is a boy's and girl's baby name of German origin, a medieval French form of Godfrey, from the Germanic elements meaning 'God-peace' or possibly 'territory-peace.' With over 54,000 U.S. births, Geoffrey was at its peak in the mid-20th century.

From Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English literature, to Geoffrey Boycott, the Yorkshire cricket legend — the name carries centuries of distinguished English cultural history.

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Popularity Over Time

Geoffrey was #850 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3056, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Geoffrey
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	227	#2809	▼
2010s	901	#1761	▼
2000s	1,995	#951	▼
1990s	6,171	#421	▼
1980s	12,732	#199	▲
1970s	12,182	#194	▲
1960s	8,755	#254	▲
1950s	6,898	#273	▲
1940s	3,714	#345	▲
1930s	433	#1069	▲
1920s	200	#1799	▲
1910s	138	#1814	▲
1900s	18	#1211	▲
1890s	5	#1148	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Geoffrey
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	40	#3056	-13 (-24.5%)
2023	53	#2517	+5 (10.4%)
2022	48	#2729	+8 (20.0%)
2021	40	#3039	-6 (-13.0%)
2020	46	#2702	-9 (-16.4%)
2019	55	#2433	-15 (-21.4%)
2018	70	#2053	-6 (-7.9%)
2017	76	#1901	-4 (-5.0%)
2016	80	#1866	-1 (-1.2%)
2015	81	#1832	-16 (-16.5%)
2014	97	#1613	-7 (-6.7%)
2013	104	#1538	-16 (-13.3%)
2012	120	#1393	+5 (4.3%)
2011	115	#1432	+12 (11.7%)
2010	103	#1552	-47 (-31.3%)
2009	150	#1205	+34 (29.3%)
2008	116	#1437	-37 (-24.2%)
2007	153	#1159	-17 (-10.0%)
2006	170	#1056	-4 (-2.3%)
2005	174	#991	-35 (-16.7%)

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

Geoffrey as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Geoffrey has also been given to 140 girls in the U.S. since 1963.

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Current rank

140

Total births

1982

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Geoffrey be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Geoffrey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3056. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Geoffrey has two lives

Geoffrey, the baby name

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Geoffrey, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1895–2024) · Methodology