Find out how popular the first name Jayvion has been for the last 31 years (from 1993 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jayvion by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Jayvion is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 90 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jayvion.

The history of the first name Jayvion

The name Jayvion is a modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references from ancient cultures or texts. The name seems to be a combination of the popular name Jay, a variation of the biblical name Jacob, and the suffix "-vion" which may have been inspired by names like Avion or Davion.

As a relatively new name, there are no recorded historical figures named Jayvion from ancient times or even several centuries ago. However, here are five notable individuals who have carried this first name in more recent history:

1. Jayvion Showers (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association.

2. Jayvion Nelson (born 1998) is an American football safety who played college football for Florida State University and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

3. Jayvion Swain (born 2003) is a young American actor best known for his role as Jayden in the TV series "Swagger" (2021-present).

4. Jayvion Canion (born 1998) is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, who has released several mixtapes and singles since 2016.

5. Jayvion Brewster (born 1995) is a former American football cornerback who played college football for the University of South Carolina from 2014 to 2017.

While the name Jayvion may not have a deep historical lineage, its modern popularity likely stems from the trend of creating unique and distinctive names by combining elements from more traditional names or adding creative suffixes or prefixes. As a relatively new name, its usage and meaning may continue to evolve over time.

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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