Jayven first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jayven has been for the last 32 years (from 1993 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jayven

A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of popular names.

Popularity of Jayven by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Jayven is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 46 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jayven.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024460
2023660
2022580
2021520
2020830
2019770
2018950
2017860
20161040
20151310
2014990
20131210
20121150
20111140
20101150
20091100
2008850
20071000
2006690
2005550
2004650
2003590
2002440
2001340
2000310
1999200
199880
1997110
1996110
199550
199460
199380

The history of the first name Jayven

The name Jayven is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not have a clear etymological origin or connection to any specific language or culture. The name appears to be a creative combination of the names Jay and Aven, or a variation of the name Javen, which itself is a variation of the biblical name Javan.

Javan was the name of one of the sons of Japheth mentioned in the Bible's Book of Genesis. Javan was believed to be the progenitor of the Ionian Greeks, and his name is derived from the Hebrew word "Yavan," which translates to "Greece" or "Ionian." However, the name Jayven does not have a direct connection to this biblical figure or to the Hebrew language.

There are no notable historical figures or references to the name Jayven prior to the late 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely found in modern birth records and databases, but no specific individuals or dates can be provided with certainty due to the name's recent origin.

While there may be some individuals named Jayven throughout history, the name is too modern and obscure to have any widely recognized or famous bearers. As a newly created name, it has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a significant historical record or association with notable figures.

In summary, Jayven is a modern name with no clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative combination of existing names rather than derived from a specific language or historical source. Due to its recent invention, there are no significant historical references or famous individuals associated with this name prior to the late 20th or early 21st century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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