Jauna
A feminine name of Latvian origin meaning "new" or "young".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Jauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jauna today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jauna births was 1980 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jauna. 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 Jauna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1980
13 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,364
Tracked since 1952
Census
Jauna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 355 people with the first name Jauna, which placed it at #26,287 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,287
National first-name rank
People counted
355
355 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
50.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jauna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jauna is Hispanic at 50.1%. The next largest groups are White (28.2%) and Black (13.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jauna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jauna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino50.1% · 178
- White28.2% · 100
- Black or African American13.5% · 48
- Two or more races5.6% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 4
Popularity
Jauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jauna from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jauna 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 Jauna 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 Jauna
The name Jauna has its roots in the ancient Latvian language, originating from the word "jauns," which means "new" or "young." This etymology suggests that the name was initially associated with concepts of freshness, vitality, and renewal. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in the Baltic region, particularly in what is now modern-day Latvia.
In the rich tapestry of Latvian folklore and mythology, Jauna was a prominent figure. She was revered as the goddess of youth and springtime, symbolizing the cyclical renewal of nature and the promise of new beginnings. Her name was often invoked during rituals and celebrations marking the arrival of spring, highlighting the cultural significance attached to this name.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Jauna was Jauna Rozenaite, a noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of several charitable institutions in the region, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and generosity.
Moving forward in time, the name gained prominence in the 16th century with Jauna Krustpils, a renowned Latvian poet and playwright. Her works were instrumental in preserving and celebrating the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of her homeland, ensuring that the name Jauna remained deeply intertwined with Latvian identity.
In the realm of academia, Jauna Liepina, a pioneering scientist born in 1898, made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. Her groundbreaking research on natural compounds earned her international recognition and solidified the name Jauna's association with intellectual prowess and scientific discovery.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Jauna Kalniete, a Latvian politician and human rights activist born in 1952. Her unwavering commitment to democracy and her advocacy for human rights during the Soviet era left an indelible mark on the country's history, further elevating the name's symbolic significance.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jauna has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on the cultural, artistic, and intellectual landscapes of their respective eras. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of Latvian heritage and the profound meanings interwoven within this ancient name.
People
Jauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jauna 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
Jauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jauna 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Jauna a common name?
We classify Jauna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Jauna was 1980, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jauna is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jauna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 355 people with the name Jauna, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,287 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jauna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jauna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jauna leans strongly female. 343 people counted with this name were female (97.2%), compared with 10 male bearers (2.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jauna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jauna is Hispanic at 50.1%. The next largest groups are White (28.2%) and Black (13.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jauna most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jauna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.1% (178 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jauna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jauna in the SSA data are female. 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 Jauna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jauna 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 Jauna 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.
How many people are called Jauna?
You can see how many Americans are named Jauna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.