Jayvis
Modern invented name conceived from combining "Jay" and "Vis".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jayvis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayvis today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayvis births was 2004 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayvis. 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 Jayvis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2004
7 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,386
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jayvis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayvis 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 Jayvis 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayvis
The name Jayvis has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "jayvis," which translates to "victorious" or "conqueror."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayvis can be found in the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, a series of inscriptions that documented celestial events and their interpretations. The calendar, which dates back to the 6th century BCE, mentions a person named "Jayvis Tarchunies," who is believed to have been a prominent figure in the Etruscan society of the time.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned Etruscan sculptor named Jayvis Volumnius created several notable works, including the famous "Sarcophagus of the Spouses," which is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Volumnius was celebrated for his intricate carvings and his ability to capture the essence of human emotion in his sculptures.
During the Roman Empire, the name Jayvis gained popularity among the upper echelons of Roman society. One notable figure bearing this name was Jayvis Cornelius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 1st century CE. Cornelius played a pivotal role in quelling the rebellion of the Batavians, a Germanic tribe that had revolted against Roman rule.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jayvis resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Jayvis de Montfort, a French knight who fought in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in the early 13th century. De Montfort was known for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jayvis was Jayvis Galilei, an Italian Renaissance philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer who lived from 1564 to 1642. Galilei made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific revolution, including his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system and his pioneering work in the fields of physics and astronomy.
While the name Jayvis has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has managed to transcend its origins and leave an indelible mark on various periods of history, from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. The name's enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human civilization and the enduring power of language and cultural exchange.
People
Jayvis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayvis 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
Jayvis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayvis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayvis 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jayvis a common name?
We classify Jayvis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayvis most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayvis was 2004, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayvis is about 20 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 Jayvis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayvis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayvis 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 Jayvis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayvis 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 Jayvis 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 Jayvis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.