Jayvaun
A masculine name derived from Javon meaning "young warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jayvaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayvaun today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayvaun births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayvaun. 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 Jayvaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,434
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jayvaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun
The given name Jayvaun has its roots in the English language, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 20th century. While its exact origin is unclear, some scholars believe it to be a modern variation or combination of the more traditional names James and John.
Jayvaun is thought to have gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities, during the latter part of the 20th century. It is believed to have emerged as a unique and distinctive name choice, reflecting a desire for cultural identity and individuality.
In terms of historical references, the name Jayvaun does not appear to have any direct connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records. Its relatively recent emergence as a given name means that it lacks the rich historical background and associations that many older names possess.
The earliest documented examples of Jayvaun as a first name date back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, it is important to note that due to the limited availability of comprehensive name records from that time period, the precise first instances of its use may be difficult to pinpoint with certainty.
While the name Jayvaun is relatively new and does not have a long historical tradition, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jayvaun Wilson, an American football player who was born in 1985 and played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Another individual with the name Jayvaun is Jayvaun West, an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler, born in 1988. He competed in various promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA.
Jayvaun Dillard, an American professional basketball player born in 1984, played in several international leagues and domestic minor leagues after a successful college career at South Carolina State University.
Jayvaun Kirzie, born in 1994, is an American track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events and competed at the collegiate level for the University of Southern California.
Jayvaun Wray, born in 1996, is a Canadian professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the National Basketball League of Canada and the NBA G League.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Jayvaun, the list of notable individuals bearing this name may be limited compared to more established and historically prevalent names.
People
Jayvaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayvaun 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
Jayvaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayvaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun a common name?
We classify Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayvaun was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayvaun is about 18 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 Jayvaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayvaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayvaun 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 Jayvaun 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 named Jayvaun?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.