Javontaye
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Javontaye. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Javontaye today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Javontaye births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Javontaye. 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 Javontaye. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,230
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Javontaye: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Javontaye 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 Javontaye during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Javontaye
The given name Javontaye is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of the more traditional names Javon and Montaye. While the exact source is unclear, it appears to be a uniquely American name, possibly created by blending elements of African and French influences.
The first part, Javon, is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Javan, which means "Greece" or "Greek." This name has biblical roots and is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the sons of Japheth. Over time, variations of this name, such as Javon and Javonte, gained popularity within certain African American communities.
The latter part, Montaye, seems to have origins in the French language, potentially stemming from the word "montagne," meaning "mountain." However, its use as a given name is relatively uncommon, and its precise etymology is uncertain.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Javontaye. Its emergence as a distinct name appears to be a modern phenomenon, likely within the past few decades.
Due to its recent origins, there are limited examples of notable individuals throughout history bearing the name Javontaye. However, here are a few individuals who have been known to carry this name:
1. Javontaye Hendrix (born in 1998), an American football player who played for the University of South Florida.
2. Javontaye McGee (born in 1990), an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
3. Javontaye Tate (born in 1997), an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina Upstate.
4. Javontaye Johnson (born in 1995), an American football player who played for the University of Colorado.
5. Javontaye Smith (born in 1992), an American track and field athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump events.
As a relatively new and unique name, Javontaye has yet to establish a significant historical footprint or widespread recognition. Its origins and evolution continue to unfold, reflecting the ever-changing nature of naming practices within diverse cultural contexts.
People
Javontaye + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Javontaye 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
Javontaye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Javontaye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Javontaye 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 Javontaye a common name?
We classify Javontaye 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 Javontaye most popular?
The single biggest year for Javontaye was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Javontaye is about 19 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 Javontaye in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Javontaye a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Javontaye 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 Javontaye still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Javontaye 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 Javontaye 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 are called Javontaye?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Javontaye at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.