Jefferson

Jefferson has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Jefferson isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Jefferson is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Jefferson was, in the past month, the 1022nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Jefferson is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jefferson was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Jefferson's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jefferson is most adored in Wisconsin, Arizona and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Wyoming and New Jersey.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jefferson.

Most popular breeds named Jefferson:

1. Cocker Spaniel
2. German Shepherd
3. Rottweiler
4. Bernese Mountain Dog
5. Irish Setter

Jefferson is found in these categories:

country

Named after Thomas Jefferson, a prominent figure in American rural history.

british

Associated with Thomas Jefferson, who influenced British political philosophy.

old-fashioned

Hails from founding fathers era, lacks modern canine moniker trends like "Fido".