Javan
Every Javan since 1916 — 3,636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Javan
Javan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,988 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,636 American babies have been named Javan. Its peak came in 2004, when 142 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Javan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Javan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #3,988 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,251 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,590 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,227 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,686 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,332 |
| 2019 | — | — | 35 | #3,294 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,968 |
| 2017 | — | — | 46 | #2,693 |
| 2016 | — | — | 48 | #2,602 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,504 |
| 2014 | — | — | 52 | #2,442 |
| 2013 | — | — | 61 | #2,171 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,504 |
| 2011 | — | — | 95 | #1,614 |
| 2010 | — | — | 72 | #1,946 |
| 2009 | — | — | 102 | #1,586 |
| 2008 | — | — | 98 | #1,607 |
| 2007 | — | — | 103 | #1,531 |
| 2006 | — | — | 114 | #1,396 |
| 2005 | — | — | 110 | #1,368 |
| 2004 | — | — | 142 | #1,116 |
| 2003 | — | — | 96 | #1,395 |
| 2002 | — | — | 126 | #1,134 |
| 2001 | — | — | 108 | #1,236 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,906 | 95 | #1,346 |
| 1995 | — | — | 70 | #1,423 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,713 |
| 1985 | — | — | 43 | #1,533 |
| 1980 | — | — | 34 | #1,711 |
| 1975 | — | — | 35 | #1,519 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,560 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,702 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,839 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,688 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,493 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,530 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,950 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,622 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Javan in 2025?
Javan ranked #3,988 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Javan?
3,636 babies have been named Javan in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Javan most popular?
Javan peaked in 2004, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Javan a boy or girl name?
Javan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Javan rising or falling?
Javan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.