Javis
One having the quality of vigor or high spirit.
Name Census estimates that about 833 living Americans carry the first name Javis. It is a predominantly male name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Javis today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javis births was 1994 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javis. 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
833
~ 1 in 411,470 Americans
Peak year
1994
32 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,196
Tracked since 1935
Gender
Gender distribution for Javis
Out of the 868 babies given the name Javis since 1880, 99.4% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Javis as a male name
- Ranked #9,196 in 2021
- 8 male births in 2021
- Peak: 1999 (31 births)
Javis as a female name
- Ranked #14,337 in 1994
- 5 female births in 1994
- Peak: 1994 (5 births)
Popularity
Javis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Javis from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 238 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Javis 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 Javis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Javis' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Javis, while New York, Texas, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Javis
The name Javis is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gawiz," which means "villager" or "countryman." The name likely evolved over time, with various spellings such as "Gavis" and "Javes" being used in different regions of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Javis can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. The name appears in a list of Gothic warriors, suggesting its use among the Germanic tribes at that time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Javis was particularly popular in parts of what is now Germany and the Netherlands. It is mentioned in several historical chronicles and records from this period, often referring to individuals of noble or military backgrounds.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Javis von Köln was a prominent merchant and diplomat in the city of Cologne. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes and fostering economic ties between the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
Another historical figure bearing the name Javis was a 14th-century Flemish knight known as Javis de Gand. He fought alongside the French during the Hundred Years' War and was celebrated for his bravery and skill on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance, the name Javis gained popularity in parts of Italy, particularly in the region of Tuscany. One notable individual was Javis Machiavelli, a distant relative of the famous political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Javis Machiavelli was a renowned artist and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Florence.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer named Javis van der Velden embarked on several expeditions to the East Indies and documented his travels in detailed journals. His accounts provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the region at that time.
It is worth noting that while the name Javis has a rich historical legacy, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its linguistic roots and cultural significance remain an intriguing aspect of onomastic study.
People
Javis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javis 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
Javis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 833 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javis 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 411,470 US residents.
Is Javis a common name?
We classify Javis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 868 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Javis most popular?
The single biggest year for Javis was 1994, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javis is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Javis a male name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Javis 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.