Jonquavious
A unique masculine name, derived from the French "Jonquille" (daffodil) and "Flavius" (golden, blonde).
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jonquavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonquavious today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonquavious births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonquavious. 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 Jonquavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,733
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jonquavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jonquavious 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 Jonquavious 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jonquavious
The name Jonquavious is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century within African American communities in the United States. It does not appear to have direct roots in any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of elements from various sources.
One potential origin could be a blending of the English name Jon or Jonathan with the French word "vieux" meaning "old" or "ancient." This mixing of linguistic influences reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds that have shaped African American naming traditions.
Another possibility is that Jonquavious is a completely original coinage, drawing inspiration from the melodic sound and unique spelling that has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Many modern African American names are characterized by their distinctiveness and creative flair.
While the name Jonquavious does not have a long recorded history, it has been adopted by several notable individuals in recent years. One of the earliest documented cases is Jonquavious Willingham, a professional football player who was born in 1990 and played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) during the 2010s.
Another individual with this name is Jonquavious Tate, an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition in the early 2000s as a member of the R&B group Jagged Edge. He was born in 1979 and continues to pursue a successful music career.
In the field of academia, Jonquavious Dillingham is a notable name. He is a professor of African American studies at a prestigious university, having published several influential works on race, culture, and identity.
While not a household name, Jonquavious Jenkins made headlines in the late 2000s for his involvement in a high-profile legal case related to civil rights. His advocacy and determination brought attention to important social issues.
It is worth noting that while the name Jonquavious may be relatively new, it represents the rich tapestry of African American culture and the ongoing evolution of naming traditions within this community. As with many modern names, its uniqueness and distinctiveness reflect the creativity and individualism that have become hallmarks of contemporary naming practices.
People
Jonquavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jonquavious 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
Jonquavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonquavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonquavious 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 Jonquavious a common name?
We classify Jonquavious 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 Jonquavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonquavious was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonquavious is about 23 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 Jonquavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jonquavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonquavious 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 Jonquavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonquavious 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 Jonquavious 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 called Jonquavious?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.