Jaevion
A name of African American origin, meaning "Born on journey."
Name Census estimates that about 436 living Americans carry the first name Jaevion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaevion today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaevion births was 2009 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaevion. 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.
People living today
436
~ 1 in 786,134 Americans
Peak year
2009
32 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#5,760
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jaevion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaevion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 236 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaevion 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 Jaevion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaevions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. North Carolina, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jaevion, while Texas, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaevion
The name Jaevion appears to be a modern combination of the names Jae and Vion, both originating from different cultural backgrounds. Jae is a Korean name derived from the word "jae" meaning "universe" or "world," while Vion is a variant of the French name Vion, which itself is a derivative of the Latin name Vivianus, meaning "lively" or "full of life."
This unique blending of names from diverse origins is likely a result of the increasing globalization and cultural exchange in the modern era. While the precise origins and the earliest recorded use of the name Jaevion are unclear, it is a relatively recent creation that reflects the melding of different cultural influences.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who have borne names similar to the components of Jaevion. For instance, Jae-Hwan Kim (born 1989) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher, and Jae-Sung Lee (born 1992) is a South Korean singer and actor. On the other hand, Vivian Leigh (1913-1967) was a renowned British actress who won two Academy Awards for her performances in "Gone with the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named Desire."
While there may not be any direct historical references or famous individuals specifically named Jaevion, the name itself reflects the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped modern naming practices. It is a unique combination that bridges different linguistic and cultural traditions, creating a name that is both distinctive and reflective of our increasingly interconnected world.
As a relatively new name, Jaevion does not have a long historical record or a wealth of notable bearers throughout the centuries. However, its emergence is a testament to the ongoing evolution of naming practices and the creative blending of diverse cultural elements in our contemporary society.
People
Jaevion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaevion 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
Jaevion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaevion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 436 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaevion 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 786,134 US residents.
Is Jaevion a common name?
We classify Jaevion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaevion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaevion was 2009, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaevion is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaevion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaevion 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.
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.