Jawuan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "young, new or inexperienced".
Name Census estimates that about 673 living Americans carry the first name Jawuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jawuan today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jawuan births was 1997 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jawuan. 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
673
~ 1 in 509,293 Americans
Peak year
1997
62 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,043
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Jawuan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jawuan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 360 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
Jawuan 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 Jawuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jawuans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Maryland, Ohio, Illinois recorded the most babies named Jawuan, while New York, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jawuan
The name Jawuan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "jawan," meaning "young man" or "youth." This name can be traced back to the medieval era in the Middle East and North Africa, where it was commonly used among Arabic-speaking communities.
In the early Islamic period, the name Jawuan gained popularity due to its association with the concept of youthfulness and vitality, both of which were highly valued in the Islamic tradition. It was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of hope and aspiration for their future.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jawuan can be found in the writings of the renowned Arabic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). In his work, he mentions a contemporary scholar named Jawuan al-Basri, suggesting that the name was in use during the 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jawuan. One such figure was Jawuan ibn Mas'ud (1211-1289 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive writings on various aspects of Islamic law.
Another influential figure was Jawuan al-Andalusi (1339-1407 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Nasrid Kingdom in Andalusia (present-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on the subject.
In the 16th century, Jawuan al-Maghribi (1501-1578 CE) was a renowned Moroccan scholar and traveler. He embarked on extensive journeys throughout the Middle East and Africa, documenting his observations and experiences in several written works.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jawuan Pasha (1572-1637 CE) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He held various high-ranking positions within the Ottoman administration and played a crucial role in several military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations.
Lastly, Jawuan al-Sawi (1764-1825 CE) was an influential Egyptian scholar and poet. He was known for his mastery of Arabic literature and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Arabic language and culture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Jawuan, reflecting its deep-rooted origins and cultural significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Jawuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jawuan 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
Jawuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jawuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 673 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jawuan 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 509,293 US residents.
Is Jawuan a common name?
We classify Jawuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 686 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jawuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jawuan was 1997, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jawuan is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jawuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jawuan 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.