Jeffery Selby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffery Selby — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffery Selby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jeffery is a masculine given name of English origin. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), . The surname Selby: Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou. Jeffery is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeffery reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeffery

English

Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .

Surname: Selby

English

Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jeffery is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jeffery by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jeffery Selby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jeffery Selby:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jeffery?
The first name Jeffery originates from English. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .
When was Jeffery most popular?
The name Jeffery reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Selby?
The surname Selby originates from English. Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou.
How common is the surname Selby?
The surname Selby is shared by approximately 12K people worldwide.
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