Jaworski
A masculine Polish given name meaning "of the maple tree".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Jaworski. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaworski today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaworski births was 1981 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaworski. 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 Jaworski. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
1981
12 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1981 SSA rank
#3,502
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jaworski: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaworski from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 38 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Jaworski remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaworski 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 Jaworski during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaworski
The name Jaworski originates from the Polish language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "jawor," which means "sycamore tree." The suffix "-ski" is a common Polish surname ending, indicating the name's origin as a toponymic surname referring to a place associated with sycamore trees.
In the early days of Poland's history, surnames were often derived from one's occupation, physical characteristics, or the location where a person lived. The name Jaworski likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who resided near or were associated with sycamore trees, perhaps due to their occupation or proximity to a sycamore grove.
While there are no known direct references to the name Jaworski in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among Polish communities for several centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, as evidenced by historical records and documents from that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaworski. One prominent example is Józef Jaworski (1892-1975), a Polish military officer and diplomat who served as the Polish ambassador to the Soviet Union during World War II. Another notable figure is Leon Jaworski (1905-1982), an American lawyer and former Watergate Special Prosecutor responsible for investigating the Watergate scandal and the potential impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
Other individuals who have carried the name Jaworski include Henryk Jaworski (1887-1962), a Polish general and military commander during World War II, and Józef Jaworski (1914-1994), a Polish footballer who played as a defender for several Polish clubs in the 1930s and 1940s. Additionally, Wacław Jaworski (1901-1997) was a Polish chess player and writer, known for his contributions to the development of chess theory and literature.
While the name Jaworski may not be as widely recognized globally as some other Polish names, it holds significant historical and cultural significance within the Polish tradition, rooted in the country's rich linguistic heritage and the symbolism associated with the sycamore tree.
People
Jaworski + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaworski 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
Jaworski: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaworski?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaworski 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Jaworski a common name?
We classify Jaworski as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaworski most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaworski was 1981, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaworski is about 48 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 Jaworski in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaworski a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaworski 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 Jaworski still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaworski 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 Jaworski 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 common is the name Jaworski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.