Jkwon
Transliterated from Korean, possibly representing the phrase "jeok-gwon" meaning "noble authority".
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the first name Jkwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jkwon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jkwon births was 2004 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jkwon. 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.
People living today
171
~ 1 in 2,004,411 Americans
Peak year
2004
100 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,418
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jkwon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jkwon 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 Jkwon 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 | 173 | 0 | 173 |
Geography
Where Jkwons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Florida, Alabama, Virginia recorded the most babies named Jkwon, while Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jkwon
The given name Jkwon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which dates back to around 3500 BC and was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "jkw," which means "to shine" or "to illuminate," and the suffix "on," which denotes a person or entity.
In the Sumerian culture, names often held great significance and were imbued with symbolic meanings related to various aspects of life, such as nature, deities, or desired qualities. The name Jkwon may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of associating them with the qualities of radiance, enlightenment, or wisdom, as the concept of light and illumination held profound spiritual and metaphorical connotations in ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
The earliest known records of the name Jkwon can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the city-state of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to around 3200 BC. These ancient tablets often recorded names of individuals, along with their professions or roles within the community.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jkwon. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jkwon of Lagash, a high-ranking priestess in the temple of the goddess Inanna during the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer, around 2600 BC. Her name has been found inscribed on various temple artifacts and offerings, indicating her significant role in the religious practices of the time.
Another prominent figure was Jkwon the Scribe, who lived during the Old Babylonian Period, around 1800 BC. He was a renowned writer and scholar known for his contributions to the preservation and transcription of ancient Sumerian texts, ensuring their survival through generations.
In the later periods of Mesopotamian history, the name Jkwon also appeared among the ranks of the Assyrian Empire. Jkwon of Nineveh, born in 712 BC, was a respected military commander who played a crucial role in several campaigns during the reign of King Sennacherib.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over parts of ancient Persia from around 247 BC to 224 AD, the name Jkwon was also found among the nobility. Jkwon the Wise, born in 145 BC, was a renowned philosopher and advisor to the Parthian kings, known for his teachings on ethics and governance.
In the later centuries, the name Jkwon continued to be used, although its prevalence and popularity waned as new cultures and languages emerged in the region. Nevertheless, its ancient origins and symbolic meaning have been preserved through various historical records and artifacts, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia.
People
Jkwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jkwon 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
Jkwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jkwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jkwon 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 2,004,411 US residents.
Is Jkwon a common name?
We classify Jkwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jkwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jkwon was 2004, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jkwon is about 21 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 Jkwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jkwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jkwon 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 Jkwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jkwon 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 Jkwon 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 Jkwon?
Find out how many people share the name Jkwon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.