Jaquaveon
An invented masculine name blending the sounds of popular names.
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Jaquaveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaquaveon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaquaveon births was 2003 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaquaveon. 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 Jaquaveon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
2003
9 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,141
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jaquaveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaquaveon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaquaveon 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 Jaquaveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaquaveon
The given name Jaquaveon is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a blend of various linguistic elements, perhaps influenced by African American naming traditions.
One possible interpretation is that the name combines elements from multiple languages and cultures. The "Ja" prefix could be derived from various sources, such as the Hebrew name "Jacob" or the French name "Jacques." The middle portion, "qua," may be derived from Latin or other Romance languages, while the ending "veon" could be influenced by African or Caribbean naming patterns.
However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Jaquaveon. Its creation seems to be a relatively recent phenomenon, likely emerging in the United States or other English-speaking regions with diverse cultural influences.
Due to its modern origins, there are no well-known historical figures or prominent individuals from ancient times who bore this name. However, a few individuals with the name Jaquaveon have gained some recognition in recent years, primarily in the realms of sports and entertainment.
One notable individual is Jaquaveon Dozier, an American football player born in 1997, who played college football for the University of Florida. Another is Jaquaveon Lewis, an American basketball player born in 1994, who played for several teams in the NBA G League.
While the name Jaquaveon lacks a deep historical lineage, its unique blend of linguistic elements and modern cultural influences make it a distinct and intriguing name choice in the contemporary era.
People
Jaquaveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaquaveon 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
Jaquaveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaquaveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaquaveon 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 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Jaquaveon a common name?
We classify Jaquaveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaquaveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaquaveon was 2003, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaquaveon 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 Jaquaveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaquaveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaquaveon 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 Jaquaveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaquaveon 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 Jaquaveon 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 Jaquaveon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.