Jervontae
Of unknown origin and meaning, a combination of elements potentially related to the French word "gerve" meaning "sheaf of grain".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jervontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jervontae today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jervontae births was 1996 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jervontae. 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 Jervontae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1996
12 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#5,018
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jervontae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jervontae 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 Jervontae 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jervontae
The given name Jervontae is a modern African American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not originate from any specific language or culture, but rather was created as a unique and distinctive name within the African American community.
The name Jervontae seems to be a combination of elements from different names and words, but its precise roots and etymology are unclear. Some linguists suggest that the first part "Jer" may be derived from names like Jeremiah or Jerome, while the ending "vontae" could be inspired by French or Latin roots meaning "from" or "originating from."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Jervontae, as it is a relatively recent coinage. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the late 20th century, coinciding with the rise of unique and unconventional baby names among African Americans.
While Jervontae is a relatively uncommon name, there are a few notable individuals who have borne it throughout history:
1. Jervontae Caldwell (born 1998) is an American football cornerback who played for the University of Kansas.
2. Jervontae Conner (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
3. Jervontae Stallworth (born 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA Development League.
4. Jervontae Halton (born 1995) is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
5. Jervontae Posey (born 1995) is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of Tennessee-Martin.
These examples illustrate that while Jervontae is a relatively modern name, it has been used by several individuals, primarily in the fields of sports and athletics.
People
Jervontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jervontae 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
Jervontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jervontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jervontae 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jervontae a common name?
We classify Jervontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jervontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Jervontae was 1996, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jervontae is about 29 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 Jervontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jervontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jervontae 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 Jervontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jervontae 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 Jervontae 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 Americans are named Jervontae?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.