Javar
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "young warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 696 living Americans carry the first name Javar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Javar today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javar births was 1980 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javar. 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
696
~ 1 in 492,463 Americans
Peak year
1980
31 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,273
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Javar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Javar from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 190 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
Javar 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 Javar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Javars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Javar, while Texas, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Javar
The name Javar is believed to have originated from the Persian language, likely derived from the ancient Iranian word "jawar," which means "young" or "youthful." The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age in Persia, which is now modern-day Iran.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Javar is mentioned in several poetic works and historical texts. One notable reference is found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, written in the late 10th century. The name is also found in various Islamic manuscripts and religious texts from that era.
The first documented person with the name Javar was Javar ibn Haytham, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, optics, and astronomy, and is considered one of the pioneers of the scientific method.
Another notable figure with the name Javar was Javar al-Siqilli, a 12th-century Sicilian-Arab poet and philosopher. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, and was known for his poetry and philosophical writings, which were influenced by the Islamic and Arabic traditions of the time.
In the 13th century, Javar al-Din Rumi, a Persian poet and Sufi mystic, gained widespread fame for his influential works, particularly the epic poem "Masnavi." His spiritual teachings and poetic works have had a lasting impact on Islamic literature and Sufism.
During the 16th century, Javar Khan was a prominent military leader and governor in the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent. He served under the reign of Akbar the Great and was known for his military prowess and administrative skills.
In more recent times, Javar Shatara was a renowned Lebanese painter and sculptor who lived from 1887 to 1953. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern art in the Middle East and is celebrated for his vibrant and innovative artwork.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Javar, which has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia and the Islamic world.
People
Javar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javar 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
Javar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 696 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javar 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 492,463 US residents.
Is Javar a common name?
We classify Javar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 714 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Javar most popular?
The single biggest year for Javar was 1980, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javar is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Javar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Javar 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.