Javonne
An Anglo-French name meaning "God is gracious" or "God will forgive".
Name Census estimates that about 650 living Americans carry the first name Javonne. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Javonne today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javonne births was 1992 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javonne. 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
- • Javonne was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
650
~ 1 in 527,314 Americans
Peak year
1992
31 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,551
Tracked since 1966
Gender
Gender distribution for Javonne
Javonne is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 679 total registrations, 318 (46.8%) were male and 361 (53.2%) were female.
Javonne as a male name
- Ranked #12,954 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2000 (21 births)
Javonne as a female name
- Ranked #11,551 in 2002
- 8 female births in 2002
- Peak: 1985 (20 births)
Popularity
Javonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Javonne from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 232 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
Javonne 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 Javonne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Javonnes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Javonne
The name Javonne is of French origin, stemming from the masculine given name Javan, which itself is derived from the biblical name "Javan." Javan was one of the sons of Japheth, who was a son of Noah in the biblical Book of Genesis. The name Javan is linked to the ancient region of Ionia, which encompassed parts of modern-day western Turkey and the Aegean Islands.
The earliest recorded use of the name Javonne can be traced back to the 17th century in France. It was initially a masculine name but later gained popularity as a feminine name as well. The addition of the suffix "-onne" was a common practice in French to create feminine versions of masculine names.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Javonne was Javonne de Chelles, a French nobleman who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XIV and played a significant role in the political affairs of that era.
Another notable individual with the name Javonne was Javonne d'Aubigné, a French writer and philosopher who lived from 1670 to 1745. She was known for her literary works that explored themes of morality, religion, and social commentary. Her seminal work, "Les Aventures d'Émile," was widely acclaimed and influenced subsequent generations of writers.
In the 18th century, Javonne de Montfort, a French actress, gained fame for her performances on the Parisian stage. Born in 1725, she was celebrated for her portrayal of tragic roles and her mastery of the art of declamation.
The name Javonne also found its way into the annals of religious history. Javonne de Sainte-Claire was a French nun who lived from 1680 to 1754. She was renowned for her piety and charitable works, establishing several orphanages and schools for underprivileged children in her lifetime.
Lastly, Javonne Delacroix, a French painter born in 1798, was a prominent figure in the Romantic art movement of the 19th century. His vibrant and emotionally charged works, often depicting scenes from literature and mythology, earned him widespread critical acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of artists.
While the name Javonne has its origins in France, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, though its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to other French names.
People
Javonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javonne 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
Javonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 650 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javonne 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 527,314 US residents.
Is Javonne a common name?
We classify Javonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 679 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Javonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Javonne was 1992, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javonne is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Javonne a female name?
Yes, 53.2% of people registered as Javonne in the SSA data are female. 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.