Jaiwan
A masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jaiwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiwan today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiwan births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiwan. 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 Jaiwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,509
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jaiwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiwan 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 Jaiwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiwan
The name Jaiwan is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jai," which means victory or triumph, and "wan," which means possessing or having. Together, the name Jaiwan can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses victory" or "victorious."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaiwan dates back to the 16th century during the Mughal Empire in India. It was a popular name among the warrior class and those associated with military pursuits. The name carried a sense of strength, courage, and triumph over adversity.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, there are references to deities and mythological figures whose names incorporate the word "jai," symbolizing their divine victories and conquests. This association with divinity and success may have contributed to the popularity of the name Jaiwan among certain communities.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jaiwan was Jaiwan Singh, a Rajput warrior and chieftain who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and military exploits in battles against the Mughal forces. Another historical figure was Jaiwan Khan, a prominent general who served under the Nawab of Bengal in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Jaiwan Mal was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Punjab region. He made significant contributions to the study of Sikhism and authored several texts on religious and spiritual topics.
During the 20th century, Jaiwan Singh Dhillon was a prominent Indian politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in the country's independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was instrumental in shaping the nation's constitution.
Another notable figure from the 20th century was Jaiwan Lal, a celebrated Indian novelist and short story writer. His works explored themes of social injustice, human relationships, and the struggles of the common people. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary contributions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Jaiwan, each leaving their mark in various fields such as warfare, politics, literature, and philosophy.
People
Jaiwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiwan 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
Jaiwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiwan 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 Jaiwan a common name?
We classify Jaiwan 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 Jaiwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiwan was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiwan is about 22 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 Jaiwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiwan 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 Jaiwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiwan 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 Jaiwan 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 have Jaiwan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.