Jacavion
An English masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacavion today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacavion births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacavion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jacavion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,879
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Jacavion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacavion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jacavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacavion
The given name Jacavion is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States within the last few decades. It does not appear to have any direct roots in traditional languages or cultures, but rather seems to be a creative blend of various linguistic elements and influences.
One possible origin could be a combination of the names Jacob and Davion, both of which have biblical and English roots. Jacob is a Hebrew name derived from the Biblical patriarch, while Davion may be a variant of the name David, also of Hebrew origin. The blending of these two names could have created the unique form of Jacavion.
Another potential influence could be the French name Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob. The inclusion of the letter "v" in Jacavion could be a nod to this French spelling variation, although the reasons for this are purely speculative.
Historically, there are no notable recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Jacavion prior to the late 20th century. This suggests that the name is a relatively recent coinage, possibly emerging as part of the trend toward unique and creative baby names in recent decades.
While the name itself may be new, it is worth noting that some of its potential components, such as Jacob and David, have a rich history and have been borne by numerous notable figures throughout the ages. For example, Jacob was one of the biblical patriarchs, while King David was a revered ruler and religious figure in the Old Testament.
In modern times, the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacavion are likely to be found in birth records and other official documents from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, due to the relatively recent nature of the name, it is unlikely that there are many historically significant figures who have been given this particular moniker.
People
Jacavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacavion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jacavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacavion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jacavion a common name?
We classify Jacavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacavion was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacavion is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jacavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacavion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jacavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacavion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jacavion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jacavion?
Want to know how many Americans are named Jacavion? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.