Jawann
A masculine Arabic name meaning "young man" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Jawann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jawann today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jawann births was 1986 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jawann. 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
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1986
24 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,689
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Jawann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jawann from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jawann 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 Jawann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jawanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jawann
The name Jawann has its roots in the Arabic language, with a deep-rooted history that traces back to the Middle Ages. Originating from the Arabic word "jawan," which means "young man" or "youth," this name carries connotations of vigor, vitality, and the vibrancy of youth.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Jawann gained popularity among the Arabic-speaking populations of the Middle East and North Africa. It was often bestowed upon young men as a symbol of their potential and the promise of their future endeavors.
In the classical Arabic literature, particularly in the works of revered poets and scholars, references to the name Jawann can be found, often associated with themes of youthful passion, courage, and the pursuit of knowledge. One notable example is the 11th-century poet and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who used the name Jawann metaphorically to represent the spiritual journey of the soul.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jawann can be traced back to the 9th century, with historical records documenting individuals bearing this name across various regions of the Islamic world. Among the notable figures throughout history who carried the name Jawann are:
1. Jawann al-Kindi (801-873 CE), an Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist regarded as one of the first influential philosophers of the Islamic world.
2. Jawann al-Tabari (838-923 CE), a renowned Persian scholar, historian, and exegete whose comprehensive history, "Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk," is considered a monumental work in Islamic historiography.
3. Jawann al-Hamdani (893-945 CE), an Arab geographer and historian from Yemen, known for his extensive writings on the geography and history of the Arabian Peninsula.
4. Jawann al-Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian polymath, philosopher, and physician who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.
5. Jawann Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE), also known as Avicenna, a Persian polymath widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers and thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age, renowned for his works in medicine, philosophy, and science.
The name Jawann has endured through the centuries, transcending cultural boundaries and carrying with it the rich heritage of the Arabic language and Islamic civilization. Its enduring popularity serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of youth, vitality, and the pursuit of knowledge that this name embodies.
People
Jawann + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jawann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jawann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jawann 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Jawann a common name?
We classify Jawann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 167 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jawann most popular?
The single biggest year for Jawann was 1986, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jawann is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jawann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jawann 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.