Jahvaughn
A masculine name of Jamaican origin meaning "God's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jahvaughn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahvaughn today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahvaughn births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahvaughn. 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 Jahvaughn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,179
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jahvaughn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahvaughn 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 Jahvaughn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahvaughn
The name Jahvaughn has its roots in the Jamaican culture, originating from a blend of the Hebrew name "Yahweh" (meaning "God") and the English name "Vaughn" (derived from the Welsh name "Faun," meaning "little"). This combination reflects the influence of both religious and cultural elements on Jamaican naming traditions.
The name gained popularity in Jamaica during the mid-20th century, coinciding with the Rastafarian movement's growth and the celebration of African and Caribbean identities. Rastafarians often incorporated Hebrew and African elements into their names, leading to unique combinations like Jahvaughn.
While the name does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures directly, its components – "Jah" (a shortened version of "Yahweh") and "Vaughn" – have historical significance. The Hebrew name "Yahweh" is deeply rooted in the Abrahamic religions, while the Welsh name "Vaughn" dates back to the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jahvaughn was Jahvaughn Adonis, a Jamaican reggae artist born in 1976. He was known for his conscious lyrics and contributions to the roots reggae genre.
Another notable figure was Jahvaughn Harrison, a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. He was born in 1984 and was a member of Jamaica's successful 4x100m relay team.
In the world of literature, Jahvaughn Hinds is a Jamaican author and poet who has published several works exploring themes of identity, culture, and spirituality. He was born in 1987 and continues to be an influential voice in contemporary Caribbean literature.
Jahvaughn Smith, born in 1981, is a Jamaican-American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Burn Notice" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
Finally, Jahvaughn Johnson, born in 1990, is a Jamaican cricketer who has represented the West Indies national team in several international tournaments, including the Cricket World Cup.
These individuals, spanning different fields and generations, showcase the cultural significance and versatility of the name Jahvaughn within the Jamaican community and beyond.
People
Jahvaughn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahvaughn 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
Jahvaughn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahvaughn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahvaughn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jahvaughn a common name?
We classify Jahvaughn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahvaughn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahvaughn was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahvaughn is about 31 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 Jahvaughn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahvaughn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahvaughn 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 Jahvaughn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahvaughn 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 Jahvaughn 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 are called Jahvaughn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.