Javon
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 17,853 living Americans carry the first name Javon. It is a predominantly male name (95.8% of registrations). The average person named Javon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javon births was 2001 (755 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Javon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Although Javon is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 760 girls registered with the name since 1880.
People living today
18K
~ 1 in 19,199 Americans
Peak year
2001
755 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,205
Tracked since 1960
Census
Javon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 13,506 people with the first name Javon, which placed it at #2,026 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
#2,026
National first-name rank
People counted
14K
13,506 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
4.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
78.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Javon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Javon is Black at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.1%) and Hispanic (6.1%). 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 Javon 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 Javon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American78.7% · 10,624
- Two or more races10.1% · 1,367
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 820
- White4.1% · 559
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 69
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 67
Gender
Gender distribution for Javon
Javon leans heavily male at 95.8% of total registrations, but 760 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Javon as a male name
- Ranked #1,205 in 2024
- 168 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2001 (742 births)
Javon as a female name
- Ranked #16,950 in 2017
- 5 female births in 2017
- Peak: 1981 (38 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Javon leans strongly male. 12,891 people counted with this name were male (95.5%), compared with 611 female bearers (4.5%).
Popularity
Javon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Javon from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6,685 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
Javon 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 Javon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Javons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. Florida, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Javon, while South Dakota, New Mexico, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 412 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Javon
The name Javon is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. In Arabic, the name is written as "Jawwān" (جَوَّان), and it is derived from the word "jaww," which means "air" or "atmosphere."
One of the earliest known references to the name Javon can be found in the Islamic texts, particularly the Quran. It is mentioned in the context of describing the vastness and beauty of the sky and the heavens. This association with the celestial realm and the natural world has contributed to the name's symbolic meaning and significance.
The name Javon gained popularity during the medieval period in the Arab world and gradually spread to other regions through cultural exchange and travel. In various historical records, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Javon, although precise details about their lives and accomplishments are often scarce.
One notable figure with the name Javon was Javon al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his teachings on asceticism and spirituality, and his works had a significant influence on the development of Islamic thought.
Another historical figure named Javon was Javon ibn Kammuna, a philosopher and scientist from the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic, and his writings were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, there was a Persian poet named Javon Shams al-Din, who lived in the 14th century CE. His poetic works, particularly his ghazals (lyric poems), were celebrated for their depth and emotional resonance.
During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent military leader named Javon Pasha gained recognition for his strategic prowess and valor in various battles. He served as a high-ranking commander in the Ottoman army and played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the empire's territories.
Another notable figure with the name Javon was Javon al-Qudsi, a Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his teachings on divine love, self-knowledge, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, and his writings continue to influence Sufi traditions to this day.
While the name Javon has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. The name's connection to the natural elements and its rich historical legacy have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Javon
People
Javon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javon 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
Javon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17,853 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javon 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 19,199 US residents.
Is Javon a common name?
We classify Javon as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18,234 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Javon most popular?
The single biggest year for Javon was 2001, when 755 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Javon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 13,506 people with the name Javon, or 4.47 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #2,026 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 Javon 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 Javon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Javon leans strongly male. 12,891 people counted with this name were male (95.5%), compared with 611 female bearers (4.5%). 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 Javon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Javon is Black at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.1%) and Hispanic (6.1%). 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 Javon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Javon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.7% (10,624 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 Javon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Javon a male name?
Yes, 95.8% of people registered as Javon 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 Javon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Javon 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 Javon 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 have the name Javon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.