Jvonne
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Yvonne.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jvonne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jvonne today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jvonne births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jvonne. 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 Jvonne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#9,284
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jvonne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jvonne 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 Jvonne 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jvonne
The name Jvonne is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. Its origins lie in the Old Germanic word "gawinnan," which means "to win" or "to conquer." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as victorious or triumphant.
In the early medieval period, the name took on various spellings, including "Gewinna" and "Gevinna," as it spread across different regions of Europe. Historical records from the 8th and 9th centuries mention individuals bearing these names, though it is difficult to determine their exact significance or prominence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the former Kingdom of Saxony. In this text, a woman named Gevinna is mentioned as a landowner in the year 839 AD, suggesting that the name was in use among the nobility of the time.
As the centuries passed, the name evolved and took on different forms, eventually leading to the modern spelling of Jvonne. It is worth noting that this particular spelling is relatively uncommon, and its exact origins are somewhat obscure.
Despite its rarity, the name Jvonne has been borne by notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Jvonne de Vergers, a French noblewoman who lived during the 14th century and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jvonne de Bretagny, a 15th-century French philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Jvonne de Montfort was a 16th-century French poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Moving into more recent times, Jvonne Labrousse was a 19th-century French artist and sculptor known for her intricate and detailed works in bronze and marble.
Lastly, Jvonne Caulfield was a 20th-century American actress and model who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the golden age of Hollywood.
While the name Jvonne may be uncommon in modern times, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating and intriguing name to explore. From its ancient Germanic roots to its appearances in various historical records and notable individuals, the name carries a sense of victory, strength, and resilience.
People
Jvonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jvonne 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
Jvonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jvonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jvonne 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jvonne a common name?
We classify Jvonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jvonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Jvonne was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jvonne is about 27 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 Jvonne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jvonne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jvonne 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 Jvonne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jvonne 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 Jvonne 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 have Jvonne as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.