Javere
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the French "Javier".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Javere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Javere today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javere births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javere. 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 Javere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,061
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Javere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Javere 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 Javere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Javere
The name Javere is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to around the 6th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "jav," which means "young" or "youthful." The suffix "-ere" is a common ending in Persian names, often denoting a sense of nobility or prominence.
During the reign of the Achaemenid Empire, which stretched from modern-day Iran to parts of Greece and Egypt, the name Javere was popular among the Persian aristocracy. It was often given to sons of noble families, symbolizing the hope for a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Javere can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Javere is depicted as a brave and honorable warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rustam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Javere. One of the most famous was Javere ibn Masoud (1021-1092), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.
Another prominent individual with this name was Javere al-Hakim (1175-1241), a philosopher and poet from Andalusia, who was renowned for his works on ethics and metaphysics. His poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, was highly influential in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, Javere al-Dīn Shāh Ghāzī (1313-1389) was a celebrated military leader and ruler of the Muzaffarid dynasty in Persia. He is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Golden Horde and his patronage of the arts and architecture.
Another notable figure was Javere Khan (1653-1712), a Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the emperors Aurangzeb and Bahadur Shah I. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, as well as his skills in diplomacy and statecraft.
Finally, Javere Pasha (1785-1849) was an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire during the Tanzimat period. He is credited with introducing reforms in the fields of education, law, and governance, and was instrumental in establishing the first modern university in the Ottoman Empire.
People
Javere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javere 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
Javere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javere 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Javere a common name?
We classify Javere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Javere most popular?
The single biggest year for Javere was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javere is about 10 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 Javere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Javere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Javere 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 Javere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Javere 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 Javere 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 the name Javere?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Javere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.