Jervaughn
Of Jamaican origin meaning "beloved little darling child".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jervaughn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jervaughn today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jervaughn births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jervaughn. 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 Jervaughn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,486
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jervaughn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jervaughn
The given name Jervaughn originates from the island of Jamaica, a Caribbean nation with a rich cultural tapestry heavily influenced by African and British colonial roots. It is a relatively modern name, emerging in the late 20th century, with no known direct etymological links to ancient languages or historical figures.
Jervaughn is a distinctly Jamaican name, reflecting the unique blend of linguistic influences that have shaped the island's patois or creole language. It likely derived from a combination of anglicized African names and English words, a common practice in Jamaican naming traditions. The name's spelling and pronunciation suggest a possible connection to the English words "brave" or "valor," potentially hinting at desired qualities for a child.
While there are no recorded instances of the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its history is intertwined with the cultural heritage of Jamaica. The earliest known individuals named Jervaughn likely emerged in the late 20th century, coinciding with the rise of Jamaican reggae music and the global recognition of the island's vibrant culture.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Jervaughn is Jervaughn Airs, a Jamaican sprinter who represented his country in the 2012 London Olympics. Born in 1991, Airs competed in the 400-meter hurdles event, reflecting the island's rich athletic tradition.
Another individual of note is Jervaughn Steer, a Jamaican footballer born in 1990. He played as a defender for several Jamaican clubs, including Portmore United and Humble Lion, showcasing the name's prevalence in the island's sporting circles.
In the realm of music, Jervaughn Mingo is a Jamaican dancehall artist born in 1988. Known for his unique style and collaborations with other reggae and dancehall artists, Mingo's stage name reflects the name's cultural significance in Jamaica's vibrant music scene.
Jervaughn Shepherd, born in 1985, is a Jamaican cricketer who has represented the West Indies national team in various formats. His presence in the sport underscores the name's popularity across various athletic disciplines in Jamaica.
Lastly, Jervaughn Watts is a Jamaican entrepreneur and businessman born in the late 20th century. While details about his ventures are scarce, his name serves as a testament to the name's broader acceptance and use beyond sports and entertainment.
People
Jervaughn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jervaughn 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
Jervaughn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jervaughn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn a common name?
We classify Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jervaughn was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jervaughn is about 31 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 Jervaughn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jervaughn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn 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 Jervaughn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.