Jywon
A Korean name meaning "shining with intelligence or talent".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jywon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jywon today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jywon births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jywon. 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 Jywon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,566
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jywon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jywon 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 Jywon 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jywon
The name Jywon originates from the Korean language and culture, with roots dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a combination of the syllables "Jy" and "won," which may have been derived from older Korean words or names, though the precise etymological origins are unclear.
In ancient Korean texts and historical records, there are no known direct references or mentions of the name Jywon. It appears to be a relatively modern name, possibly emerging as a result of the cultural and societal changes that occurred in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jywon are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as record-keeping practices and name documentation were not as standardized in earlier times. However, it is likely that the name gained popularity and usage in the 20th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Jywon. One example is Jywon Park, a South Korean baseball player who played for the LG Twins in the KBO League. He was born in 1986 and played professionally from 2009 to 2018.
Another individual named Jywon is Jywon Lee, a South Korean actress and model. She was born in 1992 and has appeared in various television dramas and films since the early 2010s.
In the field of literature, there is Jywon Kim, a South Korean author and poet. She was born in 1978 and has published several collections of poetry and prose works, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the human experience.
Jywon Choi is a South Korean classical pianist and composer who was born in 1985. He has performed internationally and has received acclaim for his virtuosic performances and original compositions.
Lastly, Jywon Seo is a South Korean visual artist and sculptor. Born in 1981, her work often incorporates natural materials and explores the relationship between humans and the environment, drawing inspiration from traditional Korean aesthetics and philosophies.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jywon, highlighting its origins and usage within the Korean cultural context.
People
Jywon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jywon 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
Jywon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jywon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jywon 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 Jywon a common name?
We classify Jywon 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 Jywon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jywon was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jywon is about 24 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 Jywon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jywon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jywon 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 Jywon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jywon 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 Jywon 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 Jywon?
Find out how many people share the name Jywon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.