Jadwin
A modern masculine name of unknown origins and uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jadwin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jadwin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadwin births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadwin. 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 Jadwin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,056
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Jadwin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadwin 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 Jadwin 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 Jadwin
The name Jadwin has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, where it was derived from the words "iad" meaning "to go" and "gwyn" meaning "fair" or "blessed." It is believed to have originated around the 5th century AD in the regions of modern-day Wales and Cornwall.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jadwin can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of medieval Welsh literature from the 13th century. The name appears in the triad "Three Fair Ones of the Island of Britain," suggesting it was associated with beauty and nobility.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jadwin ap Rhys was mentioned in the chronicles of the Welsh princes. He was a warrior and advisor to the Prince of Gwynedd, playing a significant role in the political affairs of his time.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Jadwin Llewelyn (1520-1594) made significant contributions to the study of Celtic languages and literature. His works were widely read and influential in preserving the cultural heritage of the Welsh people.
In the 18th century, a Welsh poet and bard named Jadwin Evan (1725-1795) gained recognition for his poetic works celebrating the natural beauty of Wales and the valor of its people. His writings were instrumental in keeping the Welsh language and traditions alive during a time of cultural upheaval.
Another noteworthy figure was Jadwin Griffith (1845-1912), a Welsh-American industrialist and philanthropist. He amassed a considerable fortune in the coal mining industry and later established the Griffith Foundation, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children in his home state of Pennsylvania.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Jadwin throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Jadwin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadwin 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
Jadwin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadwin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadwin 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 Jadwin a common name?
We classify Jadwin 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 Jadwin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadwin was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadwin is about 9 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 Jadwin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jadwin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadwin 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 Jadwin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jadwin 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 Jadwin 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 Americans are named Jadwin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jadwin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.