Jawaski
A feminine name of Ukrainian origin signifying "steadfast" or "unshakable".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jawaski. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jawaski today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jawaski births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jawaski. 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 Jawaski. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,790
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jawaski: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jawaski 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 Jawaski during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jawaski
The name Jawaski has its origins rooted in the ancient Slavic languages spoken across Eastern and Central Europe. Derived from the Proto-Slavic word "javiti," which translates to "manifest" or "reveal," the name was initially used to denote someone who was open and expressive in their communication.
In the early medieval period, the name gained prominence among various Slavic tribes, particularly those residing in the regions now known as Poland, Belarus, and western Russia. It was during this time that the name evolved into its more recognizable form, Jawaski, with variations such as Yavaski and Yawoski appearing in historical records.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Jawaski can be found in the chronicles of the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that flourished between the 9th and 13th centuries. These chronicles mention a prominent figure named Jawaski Svyatoslav, a skilled diplomat and negotiator who played a crucial role in forging alliances between the Kievan Rus' and neighboring kingdoms.
As the name spread across different Slavic regions, it became associated with individuals who displayed exceptional communication skills, diplomacy, and the ability to bridge gaps between diverse cultures. Throughout history, several notable figures bore the name Jawaski, including Jawaski Kazimierz (1550-1621), a renowned Polish scholar and philosopher renowned for his treatises on rhetoric and effective communication.
Another individual of historical significance was Jawaski Ivanovich (1678-1745), a Russian diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador to several European courts during the reign of Peter the Great. His diplomatic prowess and talent for negotiation were highly regarded, earning him a prominent place in the annals of Russian history.
In the realm of literature, the name Jawaski gained recognition through the works of the celebrated Czech writer and philosopher, Jawaski Comenius (1592-1670). Comenius, whose birth name was Jan Amos Komenský, was a pioneering figure in the field of education and is considered one of the founders of modern pedagogy.
Lastly, the 19th century saw the rise of Jawaski Mikhailovich (1820-1892), a Russian military strategist and tactician who played a pivotal role in several successful campaigns during the Crimean War and the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. His innovative tactics and leadership abilities earned him a place of honor among the most renowned military minds of his era.
People
Jawaski + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jawaski 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
Jawaski: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jawaski?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jawaski 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 Jawaski a common name?
We classify Jawaski 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 Jawaski most popular?
The single biggest year for Jawaski was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jawaski is about 34 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 Jawaski in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jawaski a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jawaski 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 Jawaski still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jawaski 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 Jawaski 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 have the name Jawaski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.