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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jefe — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jeeya|Jeferson
SpanishBoy→ Stable

Jefe

HEH-fay · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8532 in 2023

Peak: #8532 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8532 in 2023

Peak: #8532 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #8532 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Jefe scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Spanish OriginSpanish LanguageModernStrong2-syllableUncommonLatin RootColloquialSouthwest CultureMasculine
Character
commanding presence
STRONG
High confidence

Jefe is a Spanish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Jefe at a Glance
Meaning:Spanish word meaning 'chief' or 'boss', derived from Latin 'facere'. Often used colloquially in American Southwest culture.
Language root:Spanish · Latin
Peak rank:#8532 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JeffJett◈JefJesúsJaime◈Jorge
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jefe · Overview
Summary

Jefe is a Spanish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Jefe carries a bold, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
jefe.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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