Find out how popular the first name Javion has been for the last 40 years (from 1984 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Javion by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Javion is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Javion being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 147 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Javion.

The history of the first name Javion

The name Javion is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from traditional names or words from other languages or cultures.

Some researchers suggest that Javion may be a creative blend of the name Javion, which has Hebrew origins meaning "God is gracious," and the suffix "-ion" which is common in many anglicized versions of names from various backgrounds. However, this connection is speculative and not firmly established.

There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Javion in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the 1980s and 1990s, likely as a unique creation by parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name for their children.

Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no widely recognized famous individuals throughout history who bore the name Javion. However, here are a few notable people with this first name from more recent times:

1. Javion Ogunyemi (born 1994) - American basketball player who played for the Siena Saints and Troy Trojans college teams.
2. Javion Hamlet (born 1997) - American basketball player who played for the North Texas Mean Green college team.
3. Javion Posey (born 1998) - American football player who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes college team.
4. Javion Cohen (born 1998) - American football player who played for the Alabama Crimson Tide college team.
5. Javion Guion (born 2000) - American football player who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers college team.

While the name Javion may lack a deep historical lineage, its increasing popularity in recent decades reflects the trend of creating unique and modern-sounding names, often by blending elements from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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